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Minister of State's visit, 1967

This file contains correspondence and records of meetings relating to the visit to the Gulf by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Goronwy Roberts on 1-8 November 1967. The main purpose of the visit was to: Reassure the Rulers about HMG's policy towards the Gulf and that Britain would maintain its political and military presence in the region until the Gulf States are able to ensure their own independent existence Encourage cooperation amongst the Gulf States Urge the Rulers to expedite modernisation of their administrations and to expand popular participation.

FO 371/156714

Visits to UK by rulers from Persian Gulf states, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: Official visit of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan to the UK, including: a visit to the Country Landowners' Association Game Fair on 21 July 1961 and a souvenir programme; a message of thanks from P W Heselgrave of Pencol Pipeline and Engineering Consultants to H B Walker in the Foreign Office for assistance during the visit; and a gifts of pearl necklaces to the Queen (61, 64, 66, 68) Official visit of the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani to the UK, including: greetings to the Prime Minister, Secreta

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Minister of State's visit, 1967

Visits to UK by rulers from Persian Gulf states, 1961