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FO 371/163013

Political relations: UK, 1962

This file relates to efforts to restore diplomatic relations between Britain and Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: The Iranian Prime Minister's report on his talks with the Saudis regarding the possible resumption of Anglo-Saudi relations. It also includes a summary of Herbert de Ribbing's efforts to resolve the Buraimi refugee problem (21) A conversation between Pierre Edde, from a prominent Lebanese family, and Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
FO 371/168699

Discussions at UN about Oman, 1963

This file relates to discussions about Oman at the UN.
FO 371/156682

Dispute over Buraimi Oasis between UK and Saudi Arabia, 1961

This file contains correspondence relating to: The travel arrangements of Herbert de Ribbing and Jan Van Wijk to Saudi Arabia and a request that a British observer arrive at the same time (69) The visa and travel arrangements for Julian Walker (70) De Ribbing’s receipt of Lord Privy Seal Edward Heath's message, and plans to continue his mission and report in due time. The party will be leaving for Dhahran (71) G G Arthur’s meeting with Azzam Pasha (Abdul Rahman Hasan Azzam).
FO 371/168872

Political relations: UK: resumption of relations, 1963

This file relates to the resumption of UK-Saudi Arabian relations. It contains correspondence concerning: The informing of various countries prior to the announcement of the resumption of relations, including: Kuwait; Sweden, and in particular Herbert de Ribbing; the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman; the United Arab Republic (UAR), and in particular President Gamal Abdul Nasser; the Central Treaty Organisation (CENTO); NATO; France; and Syria (1, 3, 9, 14, 16) Various HMG officials’ discussions with Sheikh Hafiz Wahba over the resumption of relations.