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FCO 8/4886

Ministerial visits from the UK to the Middle East: general, 1983 Jan 01 - 1983 Dec 31

This file contains arrangements, briefing notes for visits by UK ministers to the Gulf States and the Middle East, including the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Richard Luce, the Minister of Sport Neil Macfarlane, the Trade and Industry Secretary Cecil Parkinson and Minister of State for Trade Paul Channon, and the Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine. Issues to be covered include defence sales, trade, and Memoranda of Understanding with the Gulf States on cooperation in the field of sport.
FCO 8/3921

UK defence sales to the United Arab Emirates, including Hawk aircraft, 1981 Jan 01 - 1981 Dec 31

This file concerns HMG’s efforts to secure air defence contracts, especially for Hawk aircraft, with the UAE.
FCO 8/3460

Ministerial visits from the UK to the Persian Gulf, 1980 Jan 01 - 1980 Dec 31

This file relates to ministerial visits to the Gulf.
FCO 8/3824

Visit by Margaret Thatcher, UK Prime Minister, to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Qatar, April 1981, 1981 Jan 01 - 1981 Dec 31

This file relates to a visit by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to India, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf States of Oman, the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) and Qatar.
FCO 8/3821

Visit by Margaret Thatcher, UK Prime Minister, to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Qatar, April 1981, 1981 Jan 01 - 1981 Dec 31

This file relates to a visit by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to India, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf States of Oman, the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) and Qatar.