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FCO 8/1587

HM Government policy in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to British policy in the Gulf, and in particular the plans for withdrawal of the British military presence there.
FCO 8/2088

Visit of Sheikh Khalifah bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, to UK, 8-24 September 1973, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the visits by the Ruling Family of Qatar to the UK, from April to December 1973.
FCO 8/2010

Political relation between Oman and USA, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the visit of US Army Colonel George Maloney to Oman and Saudi Arabia, to review the military situation in Dhofar and determine whether US military aid would be appropriate, in response to Omani requests for American aid.
FCO 8/2162

Invitations to Heads of State of Gulf countries to visit UK., 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns: Overtures to the Rulers of the UAE, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain, suggesting that they visit Britain The question of inviting the Ruler of Kuwait and other members of the Ruling Family to visit Britain A summary of Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Lord Balniel [Robert Alexander Lindsay’s] recent tour of the Gulf and efforts to strengthen relations and promote British trade in the region

FCO 8/2161

Visit of Lord Balniel, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, to Gulf states, January 1974., 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Lord Balniel [Robert Alexander Lindsay's] tour of the Gulf States to strengthen Britain's ties with the region and promote British trade and investment.
FCO 8/2129

Political relations between United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to a border dispute and political relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
FCO 8/1956

Visits by UK Ministers to Persian Gulf, 1973 Jan 01 - 1974 Jan 11

This file contains correspondence relating to proposed commercial and political visits by British ministers.