A file of correspondence concerning political relations between East Germany and the Middle East. The documents cover visits to East Germany by representatives from Kuwait, Iran, Libya, and Iraq; visits by the East German leader, Erich Honecker, to Syria, Cyprus, and Kuwait; a visit to East Germany by a Palestinian delegation led by Yasser Arafat; and the publication of an article in Die Welt magazine claiming that East Germany has offered military training to Palestinian army recruits. The file also covers the presentation of credentials by the new Palestinian ambassador to East Germany; congratulatory messages passed between Saudi and East German leaders on the occasion of the Saudi national day; and claims that Saudi Arabia is considering opening diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union and other members of the Soviet bloc.
- Collection ID
- FCO33
- Copyright
- Content from Die Welt © Axel Springer Syndication/ WeltN24 GmbH. Content from Die Welt © Axel Springer Syndication/ WeltN24 GmbH.
- Countries
- Cyprus Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Palestine Saudi Arabia Soviet Union Syria
- Department Reference
- WRE 21/4
- Document Type
- Correspondence Press and Media Reports
- File Reference
- FCO 33/5523
- Identifier
- 10.1080/cwee.fco33.005523
- Pages
- 28
- Persons Discussed
- Erich Honecker Günter Mittag Hafez al-Assad Oskar Fischer Yasser Arafat
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Subject Countries
- East Germany
- Themes
- International Relations
