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FCO 8/948

Bahrain's problems with Iran, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file relates to the dispute between Bahrain and Iran in the period of July to August 1969, discussed between HM Embassies in Tehran and Kuwait, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, various Political Agencies in the Gulf and the UK’s Mission to the UN. It contains correspondence concerning: Amendments and drafts by the Bahrainis and Iranians to the order of procedure, the terms of reference, and the method of operation of the proposed UN mission to Bahrain.
FO 371/163013

Political relations: UK, 1962

This file relates to efforts to restore diplomatic relations between Britain and Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: The Iranian Prime Minister's report on his talks with the Saudis regarding the possible resumption of Anglo-Saudi relations. It also includes a summary of Herbert de Ribbing's efforts to resolve the Buraimi refugee problem (21) A conversation between Pierre Edde, from a prominent Lebanese family, and Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
FO 371/168701

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1963

This file contains correspondence relating to: Invitation of Herbert de Ribbing or Jan van Wijk to the UN debate on Oman (141) Information conveyed to Mr Salman Ali of the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs (142) Paul Henri Spaak's instructions to the Belgian Mission on participation in the debate, and whether the Mission can be persuaded to support the UK position (143) Possibility of persuading Ambassador Simeon Adebo of Nigeria to support the UK position (144) Speech by Taleb Bin Ali Al Hinai to the Fourth Committee (145) Possibility of the Indian and Iranian delegates ab
FO 371/168872

Political relations: UK: resumption of relations, 1963

This file relates to the resumption of UK-Saudi Arabian relations. It contains correspondence concerning: The informing of various countries prior to the announcement of the resumption of relations, including: Kuwait; Sweden, and in particular Herbert de Ribbing; the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman; the United Arab Republic (UAR), and in particular President Gamal Abdul Nasser; the Central Treaty Organisation (CENTO); NATO; France; and Syria (1, 3, 9, 14, 16) Various HMG officials’ discussions with Sheikh Hafiz Wahba over the resumption of relations.