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TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN ‘IRAQ
AND TRANSJORDAN Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan .
His Majesty King- Faisal I, King of ‘Iraq, and His Highness the Amir
‘Abdulla, Amir of Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan , being desirous of establishing si able and
friendly relations between their two countries, and of affording a practical
example of the good understanding which it is earnestly desired should exist
between Arab rulers and Governments, have resolved to conclude a Tieaty
for this purpose and have appointed as their Plenipotentiaries:
His Majesty the King of ‘Iraq:
H.E. Tfuri Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. As Sa 5 id, Prime Minister of ‘Iraq:
His Highness the Amir of Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan :
H.E. Shaikh ‘Abdulla Eff. Sarraj, Prime Minister of Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan :
who, having communicated their full powers found in good and due form,
have agreed as follows:
Article /.—His Majestv the King of ‘Iraq recognises the Amirate of Trans
jordan, and His Highness the Amir of Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan recognises
the Kingdom of ‘Iraq.
Article 2 .—The relations between the two governments of ‘Iraq and Trans
jordan shall be established on the basis of close co-operation
and friendship.
Article 5.—The Governments of ‘Iraq and Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan shall, with the least
possible delay, conclude between them agreements relative to
commercial, postal, customs, residential and travelling affairs
and extradition. <
Article 4. The ‘Iraq and Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan Governments shall co-operate in the
control of the frontier peace, the prevention of transgressions,
and the adoption of common sanitary measures for the two
countries.
This Treaty shall be ratified in accordance with the Constitutional pro
cedure of the two countries and shall come into force upon the exchange of
ratifications which shall take place as soon as possible.
In faith whereof the above mentioned Plenipotentiaries have signed the
present Treaty and have thereunto affixed their seals.
Made at Amman on the 8th day of Dhil Qa’da, 1-349. of the Hijra
corresponding with the 26th of March of the year 1931, of the Christian Eba.
(Sd.) NURI AS SATD.
(Sd.) ‘ABDULLA SARD AT.