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Relations with United Arab Republic, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

This file concerns Saudi Arabia’s relations with the United Arab Republic (UAR). It contains correspondence on:The UAR Ambassador in Jeddah Anwar Al Sukkari’s intelligence backgroundThe hijacking of an Egyptian Antonov aircraft by an Egyptian officer on 18 August 1969King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia’s visit to Cairo in December 1969, to discuss bilateral relations, the Arab-Israeli dispute and the general situation in the Middle East with the President of Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser.

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Export of Jaguar aircraft from UK to Saudi Arabia, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to: The sale of French arms to Saudi Arabia, including reference to: a report of an $800 million arms deal; the sale of thirty Mirage aircraft; and a signed contract between France and Saudi Arabia for the supply of thirty tanks Possible French arms sales to Egypt French policy for the sale of arms to the Middle East Media coverage of the French Defence Minister’s visit to Saudi Arabia in September 1973, to sign an agreement to strengthen cooperation between France and Saudi Arabia, more specifically the status of the French armour mission

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Relations with United Arab Republic, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

Export of Jaguar aircraft from UK to Saudi Arabia, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31