أوراق مطبوعة عن الوضع السياسي والسياسة العسكرية في مصر [و‎‎٨‎٢] (١٧٦/١٦٣)

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APPENDIX (A).
Declaration to Eqyft.
WHEREAS His Majesty’s Government, in accordance with their declared
intentions, desire forthwith to recognise Egypt as an independent sovereign
State; and
Whereas the relations between His Majesty’s Government and Egypt are of
vital interest to the British Empire;
The following principles are hereby declared :—
1. The British protectorate over Egypt is terminated, and Egypt is declared to
be an independent sovereign State.
*2. So soon as the Government of His Highness shall pass an Act of Indemnity
with application to all inhabitants of Egypt, martial law as proclaimed on the
2nd November, 1914, shall be withdrawn.
3. The following matters are absolutely reserved to the discretion of His
Majesty’s Government until such time as it may be possible by free discussion and
friendly accommodation on both sides to conclude agreements in regard thereto
between His Majesty’s Government and the Government of Egypt :—
(a) The security of the communications of the British Empire in Egypt.
(6.) The defence of Egypt against all foreign aggression or interference, direct
or indirect.
(c.) The protection of foreign interests in Egypt and the protection of
minorities.
(d.) Jhe Soudan.
Pending the conclusion of such agreements, the status quo in all these matters
shall remain intact.
February 28, 1922.
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