Memos, Documents between Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and British Government Regarding Iraq-Iran Border
View interactive document pageThese are memos and documents from the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the British government. Included are documents concerning negotiations and agreements with Iran concerning the transfer of civilians living in the Iraq-Iran border areas.
D.S. We might send an interim reply saying we are consulting the Liwas - the passpt dept & will reply in due course ⟦illegible⟧ 11/6 M. Th. 8 ✓ Written to the Liwas On his behalf ⟦illegible⟧ 12/6 After greetings Written to the relevant Liwas and the Police Department, and we will inform you of the result Studied A 12 / 6 / ⟦illegible⟧
38 Secret 2221 On May 19, 1931 Ministry of Interior (Two copies) We send to you herewith a copy of the letter from the Iranian Legation in Baghdad numbered 650 and dated May 3, 1931, with an Arabic translation of the draft agreement prepared by the Iranian government regarding the movement of residents in the Iraqi-Iranian border area. We request that you examine it and provide your opinion at the earliest opportunity. ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Foreign Affairs A copy with attachments to: Ministry of Justice To kindly provide its opinion on the draft agreement Directorate of General Police (Travel, Residence, and Nationality Administration). ⟦illegible⟧ S
37 Copy of the letter from the Iranian Legation in Baghdad No. 650 dated May 3, 1931, sent to His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Minister I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that since the existing neighborly relations between the Iranian and Iraqi kingdoms and the permanent needs existing between the residents of the villages located on the borders of the two countries require that the movement of these people to the territories of both parties be under correct systems and rules, I am enclosing herewith a copy of the draft agreement regarding securing the crossing of border residents which was organized by the authorities of my government, along with its translation in the Arabic language. I would be very pleased if you would kindly place the articles of the mentioned plan under scrutiny and obtain the approval of the esteemed Iraqi government on that, and by informing me of the manner so that the two countries can make a decision to conclude the mentioned agreement between them at the earliest possible opportunity. And I take this opportunity, Your Excellency, to present the most beautiful greetings and respect. ⟦line⟧
⟦31⟧ Art. 14. See comments on article 6. ⟦ff⟧ the condition that passes must be endorsed is retained ⟦there⟧, persons whose passes have not been endorsed should be added to the list. For 'Public Courts' substitute 'Public authorities' to cover cases under trial by ⟦T.E.C.D.R.⟧
FILE. Not to ⟦issue⟧ yet. 30 Dear Drower, Thanks for your Adv. Justice memo. Thank you for your J.A. 444 of 6.6.31 I enclose <del>an ad-interim</del>, in the form of a draft ad-interim answer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, my prima- facie views on the Persian draft-convention regarding the movements of frontier villagers. <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> Taking your comments: Art. 1. I think the intention is "in depth." Art. 2. I have used this point in my draft. Art. 6. I have taken your point in my comment on art. 14 Art. 8. (b) The Arabic shows the meaning is — Art. 8. (c) √ I think the idea is merely to allow victims of aggression to follow the traces of absconding aggressors as they bolt at night - to get evidence for their subsequent complaint.
6 D.S. Prima facie the Persian draft is not bad. I am studying it - but in the meantime would you circulate to Mut: Arbil, Sul, Diyala, Kut, Amara, Basra for comment ⟦illegible⟧ 3/6. Director Regarding the mentioned telegram For your observations ⟦illegible⟧ 2/6/31 ⟦illegible⟧ 3/6
Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret 61/6 MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS BAGHDAD, 'IRAQ. No. Number: 2221 Date: May 19, 1931 Ministry of Interior (Two copies) We are enclosing a copy of the Iranian Legation's letter in Baghdad No. 650 dated May 3, 1931, with an Arabic translation of the draft agreement prepared by the Iranian government regarding the movement of the residents of the Iraqi-Iranian border region, and we request your review and your opinion on it at the earliest opportunity. ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Foreign Affairs Copy with attachments to:- Ministry of Justice To kindly express its opinion on the draft agreement Directorate General of Police (Travel, Residence and Nationality Administration). Translate the draft. Please. ⟦illegible⟧ with ⟦illegible⟧ draft. 'Neighbourly Relations' protocol ⟦signature⟧ 26/5 2.10 pm. 202 Submitted 5/21 f. A please accept transfer ⟦signature⟧ 25. 5. 31 First Assistant to the Advisor I ask you to express your opinion on this draft I believe it has deficiencies that need to be added and other amendments to be made in view of the situation of the Jaf tribes and their like and the tribes of Badra and Al-Jasra. 25/5/21 ⟦illegible⟧ 3720 21/5/31 61/6 8/T S
Copy of the letter from the Iranian Legation in Baghdad No. 650 dated May 3, 1931, sent to His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Minister, I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that since the existing neighborly relations between the Iranian and Iraqi kingdoms and the permanent needs existing between the residents of the villages located on the borders of the two countries require that the movement of these people to the territories of both parties be under correct regulations and rules, I am sending herewith a copy of the draft agreement regarding securing the crossing of border residents, which was organized by the authorities of my government, along with its translation into Arabic. I would be very pleased if you would kindly place the articles of the mentioned plan under scrutiny and obtain the approval of the esteemed Iraqi government on that, and inform me of the manner so that the two countries can make a decision to conclude the mentioned agreement at the earliest possible opportunity. I take this opportunity, Your Excellency, to offer my highest regards and respect.
Private Office 1921 Ministry of Interior of Iraq Administration Department Number 61/6/19 Title: Foreign Policy with Iran Subject: Agreement concerning the crossing of Iraqi borders 292 See file 61/6/18 & 61/6/6 50/82