Political relations: Entry into membership of UN

This file relates to the application of Kuwait to join the UN. It contains correspondence on:

• HMG's advice to the Amir of Kuwait regarding the application procedure (1, 7, 9)
• Official recognition of Kuwait by the USSR. It includes newspaper cuttings reporting on this (2, 6)
• Discussion on the best timing for a Kuwaiti application, in light of the possible opposition of Iraq (3-5, 8)
• Attitude of the United Arab Republic and of other Arab countries to the Kuwaiti application (10, 12)
• Letter from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kuwait to the UN Secretary-General regarding its application for membership, along with a declaration of acceptance of the obligations contained in the UN charter (11)
• Account of the Security Council meeting at which Kuwait's admission was unanimously recommended. It also contains the text of the UK statement to the President of the Security Council backing Kuwait's application and a letter from the President of the Security Council to the Secretary-General informing the General Assembly of the Security Council's decision (13, 15-16)
• Reports that Kuwait is considering a delay in proceeding with their application (14)
• Approval of Kuwait's admission to the UN. It includes the text of the resolution adopted by the General Assembly; the list of sponsors of the resolution; and the record of the 984th meeting of the Fifth Committee of the UN (17)
• Reaction from the Iraqi media to Kuwait's admission (18)
• Sending of a message of congratulations from the Prime Minister to the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Abdulla Al Salem Al Sabah, along with a reply from the Amir (17, 19)