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FCO 8/1369

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claim of Iran to the Island of Bahrain from March to April 1970. It contains correspondence relating to: The concerns of Lord Caradon [H M Foot] about the reaction of UN Secretary-General U Thant and Dr Ralph Bunche to an article about Bahrain printed in the Daily Telegraph.
FCO 8/144

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 371/156768

Internal political situation, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: The Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani's views on handing over Omani prisoners to the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum; the suggestion that the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur should request the transfer; and the legal position on the situation (161, 165-166, 168, 170, 174, 176-177 ) Support by Saudi Arabia for Omani rebels and the US State Department's representations to the Saudi Government (162) Meetings with Abdul Rahim on 20-21 July 1961; and his proposed arrest (163, 167) Propaganda by Omani

FO 371/127009

Visits abroad by Ruler of Qatar and members of his family, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: Fact that the Ruler of Qatar's son Sheikh Khalifa Bin Ali Al Thani is now allowed to return to Qatar (1) Plans of the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani, to visit India, the possibility of getting him to visit Pakistan as well and recent changes to the procedure for calling on the Rulers of Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar (2) Enquiry about the correct ceremonial for the Ruler of Qatar's visit to India (3) Reminder to the Ruler that he should refer any proposals put to him by the Indian Government during his visit to HMG
FO 371/156766

Internal political situation, 1961

This file relates to the activities of the Omani rebels.