‘File 16/29 Miscellaneous. Iraq Treaties’ [5v] (10/28)
The record is made up of 1 file (12 folios). It was created in 28 Jun 1931-25 Oct 1938. 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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480
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.
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- Content
A number of annexures to issues of the Iraq Government Gazette , published between June and July 1931:
- a treaty for the extradition of offenders between Iraq and Egypt, signed at Cairo on 20 April 1931 (ff 3-4);
- a 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 [Jordan], signed at Amman on 26 March 1931 (f 5);
- a treaty of extradition between Iraq and Hejaz, Najd and Dependencies, signed at Mecca on 8 April 1931 (ff 6-7);
- a treaty of friendship and Bon Voisinage An agreement or treaty based on principles of 'good neighbourliness', often signed between countries which share borders. between Iraq and Hejaz, Najd and Dependencies, signed at Mecca on 7 April 1931 (ff 8-10).
The file also includes letters exchanged in 1938 between the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain (Charles Dalrymple Belgrave) and the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , originally sent with a copy of the Iraq Labour Law, not included in the file (ff 11-12). The file notes (f 13) refer to the 1938 correspondence only, and include remarks by Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. staff comparing the Iraq Labour Law’s chapter on compensation for death, injury and disease, to the Government of India’s Workmen’s Compensation Act.
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- 1 file (12 folios)
- Arrangement
The file’s contents are arranged in approximate chronological order, from the earliest item at the front to the latest at the end. The file notes at the end of the file (f 13) mirror the chronological arrangement.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 14; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-11; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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