Independence for Bahrain

This file relates to the independence of Bahrain. It contains correspondence concerning:

• Bahrain's application for admission to the UN, and reference to Bhutan's successful application
• Bahrain's intention to apply for membership of the Arab League
• Bahraini delegations to some Arab States and Iran
• The termination of the special treaty relationship between Bahrain and the UK, and its replacement by a Treaty of Friendship, including guidance on protocol and a draft message from Prime Minister Edward Heath
• The Ruler of Saudi Arabia King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud's support for a union of nine states rather than Bahraini independence
• The visit of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa to the United Arab Republic (UAR); and UAR's recognition of Bahrain
• Guidance for British diplomatic posts abroad and for the British press on Bahraini independence
• A draft statement by the Ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa
• Arab and Iranian press reports, including Kayhan International
• Qatar's view of Bahrain's independence announcement