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FCO 28/5366

Soviet influence in the Gulf, 1 January 1983 - 31 December 1983

This file contains correspondence relating to the relations of Soviet Union with Gulf States, and particularly with Oman, and a paper on Soviet policy towards Iran, Iraq, the Gulf States, the Arabian Peninsula, and Afghanistan. It also contains documents on future actions at the UN concerning the threat to shipping in the Gulf.

FCO 46/2227

UK defence policy in the Persian Gulf area, 1980

This file contains correspondence relating to post-withdrawl British defence policy in the Gulf, focusing on the Arab States' political relationships with each other and their political relationship with the United Kingdom. It includes records of conversations between Douglas Hurd Minister of State and various Rulers, Ministers and officals from the Gulf during his visit to the region.
FCO 46/1037

UK defence policy on the Persian Gulf, 1973

This file contains correspondence relating to post-withdrawal defence relations of the United Kingdom in the Gulf, focusing on the political relationship between Iran and her Arab neighbors.
FCO 8/1552

Formation of United Arab Emirates, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns a proposed Union of Arab Emirates in the Gulf.
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 8/1561

Formation of United Arab Emirates, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part 'K' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates.
FCO 8/1606

Claims of Iran to disputed islands in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part of a sequence of files relating to Iran's claim to the Tunb Islands, disputed with Ras Al Khaimah, and to Abu Musa, disputed with Sharjah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
FCO 8/1598

Claims of Iran to disputed islands in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part of a sequence of files relating to Iran's claim to the Tunb Islands, disputed with Ras Al Khaimah, and to Abu Musa, disputed with Sharjah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
FCO 8/90

Baghdad oil conference following Middle East crisis, 1967-1968

This file relates to the Arab oil embargo and economic development funds.
FCO 8/146

Kuwaiti ministers' visits to UK, 1968

This file contains correspondence relating to a visit by the Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah to the Gulf States, in January 1968, to discuss their future prospects in view of Britain's planned withdrawal in 1971. In particular, he met: The Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan The Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani Issues discussed include: A single Gulf currency Unity of the Trucial States An Arab defence pact