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Defence visits from the UK to Saudi Arabia, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns defence visits from the UK to Saudi Arabia.

Exports to China: embargo on strategic goods, 1953 Sept 24 - Oct 19

This file concerns restrictions on exports to China, in particular concerning items included on the International China Embargo List. It contains correspondence on action to be taken in response to a report about a possible consignment of machine tools to Sharjah, where they would be transhipped and carried to China (314).

FO 371/114642

Negotiations between Sultan of Muscat and Pakistan for lease or sale of Gwadur [Gwadar], 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: History of how the proposed Gwadur [Gwadar] lease came about and the question of oil rights. It also contains a draft lease as agreed with Pakistan (1) The Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur's agreement in principle to the idea of a lease and his wish that HMG negotiate on his behalf. Britain does not want to get directly involved (2-3) Further points made by the Sultan in discussion of the draft lease agreement regarding the questions of oil, duration, payment in sterling and ratification.

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Defence visits from the UK to Saudi Arabia, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

Exports to China: embargo on strategic goods, 1953 Sept 24 - Oct 19

Negotiations between Sultan of Muscat and Pakistan for lease or sale of Gwadur [Gwadar], 1955