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'File 11/29 Policy of H.M. Government Regarding Arabian Affairs' [7r] (13/56)
The record is made up of 1 file (26 folios). It was created in Sep 1931-24 Mar 1933. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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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
An agreement or treaty based on principles of 'good neighbourliness', often signed between countries which share borders.
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/
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This file contains the following two documents related to the policy of the British Government in Arabia:
- A secret despatch written by Secretary of State for the Colonies, Philip Cunliffe-Lister, in February 1933 that discusses Britain's policy in regard to Arabian affairs with special reference to Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Trans-Jordan (folios 5-13)
- A briefing entitled 'The Future of Arabia' written by the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. , Trenchard Craven Fowle, in September 1931 that covers issues related to the future of Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Trans-Jordan, Iraq and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (folios 14-27).
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- 1 file (26 folios)
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 28, these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
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- IOR/R/15/6/377
- Title
- 'File 11/29 Policy of H.M. Government Regarding Arabian Affairs'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:27v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence