"ملف ٢٩/١١ سياسة الحكومة البريطانية بخصوص شؤون الجزيرة العربية" [و‎‎٧] (٥٦/١٣)

of which were exchanged on the 31st October, 1929, Full
responsibility is accepted by Hie Majesty as Mandatory for
Trans-Jordan; and by Article 5 of the Agreement, the Amir
agrees to be guided by the advice of His Majesty in all matters
concerning foreign relations of Trans-Jordan as well as in all
matters affecting the international and financial obligations
and interests of His Majesty in respect of Trans-Jordan.
4. The direct relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq are
governed by various instruments, notably the lluh&mmara
Convention of 5th May, 1922? the Bohr a Agreement of 1st Novem
ber, 1923; and the Treaty of Friendship and Bon Voisinage and
the Extradition Treaty of 1931.
The Hndda Agreement of the 2nd November,1925, defines
the frontier between Nejd and Trans-Jordan and makes provision
for the settlement of certain questions connected with the
frontier, with a view to promoting friendly relations between
the two countries.
No definite agreement has been reached with the
Government of Saudi /rabia as to the definition of the frontier
between Hejnz and Trans-Jordan, but, by the exchange of notes
appended to the Treaty of Jedda, King I bn Saud has expressed
his willingness to maintain the status quo in the Ma’an-Aqnba
district and not to interfere in its administration until
favourable circumstances will permit a final settlement of the
quention.
5. In conformity with the general policy of His Majesty’s
Government, a furtner stage will have been reached in the
process of establishing these international relations on a
regular basis when effect has been given to the proposed mutual
recognition between Ibn Saud as King of Saudi Arabia, and
Abdullnh as ^mir of the State of Trans-Jordan, which, it is
cont emplated/