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Memos, Documents between Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and British Government Regarding Iraq-Iran Border
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These 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.
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131 Secret Intelligence Division Secret 24 November 1932 ⟦line⟧ 2422/B Governorate of Diyala Province. Subject - Agreement on the movement of residents of the border area Iraqi-Iranian With reference to your letter No. 14567 dated 17 / 11 / 1932. The draft agreement for the movement of residents of the Iraqi-Iranian border area has undergone many amendments and was approved by the Council of Ministers in its session held on 5 June 1932 in the form that will become the basis for negotiating with the Iranian government, and it has not yet been concluded with the aforementioned government. On behalf of the Minister of Interior
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61/6/19 130 Mutasarrifate of Diyala Province Office: Editing Subject: Agreement on the movement of residents in the Iraqi-Iranian border area. Number: 19567 L Date: November 1932 L: 17 Ministry of Interior of Iraq Number 49490 Date 19 / 11 / 32 Number of attachments To Ministry of Interior We kindly request to inform us if the agreement on the movement of residents of the border area between the Iraqi and Iranian governments has been concluded, the draft of which was previously sent to us with your letter No. (S / 1670) dated 6 June / 1931 for our opinion, and which was replied to by our letter No. (235 / S) dated 22 June / 1931? Mutasarrif of Diyala Province Note The draft agreement on the movement of residents of the border area between the Iraqi and Iranian governments was studied in the specialized provinces on June 2, 31, and amendments were being made to it during its passage through the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior, and Justice, and the Council of Ministers approved it in its final form in its session held on June 5, 32, which accordingly became a basis for negotiation with the Iranian government. However, it is not offered to be sent to the Mutasarrifate unless the two governments agree on ⟦illegible⟧ The answer was returned accordingly 11/22
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202 We have no observation The Inspector 2 / 5 M 204 14 / 5 / 52 202 It is noted from Article (2) of the agreement - Language - (p. 104) that it does not fully agree with the attached annex in the first paragraph of this Ministry's memorandum (p. 87) In view of the above, and since the scope does not mean the mentioned approval is granted, it was ⟦illegible⟧ reconsideration with the statement that this House has nothing else to add Baghdad and four hundred ⟦signature⟧ 15 / 4 / 22 I approve 18 / 4 / 52
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MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS BAGHDAD, 'IRAQ. Iraq /20 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Baghdad ⟦illegible⟧ 3667 10/5/32 Secret: No.: 207 Date: 11 May 1932 61/6/19 Ministry of Interior (Two copies) Subject: Draft agreement for the movement of residents of the border area Iraqi - Iranian. 102 We are still awaiting your final response to our secret letter No. 2602 dated April 9, 1932, noting that this Ministry has commenced negotiations with the Iranian government regarding the draft "Agreement for the Regulation of Border Relations between Iraq and Iran." Therefore, we are in urgent need of your final views on the draft agreement for the movement of residents of the border area to present it to the Council of Ministers as quickly as possible. ⟦signature⟧ For the Minister of Foreign Affairs 402 S
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Secret 270 On May 11, 1932 Ministry of Interior (Two copies) Subject: Draft agreement for the movement of residents of the Iraqi-Iranian border zone. We are still awaiting your final response to our secret letter No. 2602 dated April 9, 1932, noting that this Ministry has commenced negotiations with the Iranian government regarding the draft "Agreement for the Regulation of Border Relations between Iraq and Iran." Therefore, we are in urgent need of your final views on the draft agreement for the movement of border zone residents to present it to the Council of Ministers as quickly as possible. ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Foreign Affairs S
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MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS BAGHDAD, 'IRAQ. Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs Baghdad 117 Secret ⟦line⟧ No. 2926 Date: 27 April 1932 3219 28/4/32 Ministry of Interior 102 S Further to our letter No. 2602 dated 9 April 1932. We enclose herewith a copy of the letter from the Judicial Secretary of the Residency containing the proposal of His Excellency the High Commissioner regarding the amendment of the first paragraph of Article 8, which this Ministry also agrees to, considering it to be clearer than the previous text. For the Minister of Foreign Affairs 402 ⟦illegible⟧ 5/7 Copy to:- Ministry of Justice Judicial Secretary of the Residency With reference to his letter mentioned above F.A.
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106 Iraq MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS BAGHDAD, ‘IRAQ. Secret Ministry of Foreign Affairs No. Number: 4604 Date: 7 April 1932 Baghdad 2606 9-4-32 Ministry of Interior Subject: Draft agreement for the movement of residents of the Iraqi-Iranian border area. Reference to your secret letter No. S/3372 dated 27 October 1931. We enclose herewith the final form of the draft "Agreement for the movement of residents of the Iraqi-Iranian border area" after incorporating the amendments of your Ministry along with the amendments of the Ministry of Justice, requesting your final opinion on it so that we may submit it to the Council of Ministers as soon as possible. ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Foreign Affairs M. D. / ⟦illegible⟧ The attached Justice [amendments] were submitted and it was verified that it stated all our proposals except a copy with the attachment to: - regarding Articles 11 and 14 - the fourth from the Iranian indication - as the Ministry of Justice did not say on what we proposed at the time, a note to express its final opinion on it. Article 14 of the draft, as the Judicial Secretary of the Residency appears because he did not notice in the text what we expressed to seek the opinion of His Excellency the High Commissioner in so, and since these notes were during the aforementioned draft agreement. M. M. had answered it. Please see the copy of the draft final because of what was mentioned ⟦signature⟧ 4/10 61/6/6 M. H. Please review p. 27 in the attached portfolio. ⟦signature⟧ 530 M. M. T. ⟦illegible⟧ 4 Pl ⟦illegible⟧ Translated 3/5
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99 Secret and Very Urgent 26 October / 1931 27 / 10 / 27 Ministry of Foreign Affairs With reference to the Ministry of Justice letter No. L / 121 / 10 dated 12 / 8 / 1931 regarding the draft convention submitted by the Iranian government concerning the movement of villagers near the borders. We have examined this draft and found it fundamentally acceptable. We are hereby enclosing a memorandum stating our views on some minor points that appear to us to need amendment. ⟦signature⟧ Acting Minister of Interior
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(( Memorandum )) 97 1- The Iranian regulation includes individual villagers who need to cross the border to attend to their private interests. Another regulation prepared by the Ministry of Interior is under consideration, which includes nomadic tribes that cross the border as a group, as well as shepherds and the settlement of disputes. The two regulations complement each other and cover neighborly relations in almost all their aspects. Therefore, it is necessary either to discuss them simultaneously or to start deliberating on the Interior regulation before the Iranian one. 2- It was noted that the Iranian regulation was drafted in the form of a complete treaty, and it seems that this is not necessary. Therefore, either this and the Interior regulation should be placed on the table for discussion at the same time and made as an annex to the Residence and Neighborly Relations Treaty, or the Iranian regulation should be deliberated as a "special agreement" of the type stipulated in Article Nine of the Interior regulation. 3- Article One. We agree to the form of the amendment proposed by the Ministry of Justice for this article, and we will also amend paragraph (c) of Article One of the Interior regulation, making the distance 25 kilometers instead of 24 kilometers. 4- Article Two. We agree to the amendments proposed by the Ministry of Justice. We suggest deleting the last part of this article starting from the phrase "as well as for the purpose of consulting the local officials of the other party etc. ⟦line⟧ to the end of the article, as long as the procedures to be followed regarding claims and complaints have been stipulated in Articles 11 and 12 of the Interior regulation. 5- Mention of weapons and that they are prohibited occurred twice in the Iranian regulation, namely in Articles Two and Six. We see that it is preferable to set a separate article to specifically address the matter of weapons, as carrying weapons in the border sector areas is still a contentious matter. The new article could be as follows:- Persons crossing the border holding simplified passports in accordance with the current agreement are prohibited from carrying firearms except in the following circumstances:- If an agreement is reached between the administrative authorities of the two parties in any border area that it is possible to grant a limited license to carry a weapon, the authority issuing the passport may issue a permit to carry a weapon in the form approved by its government and certified by it to be valid in the other kingdom for the duration of the current calendar year. The holder of a weapon license certified in this manner must present the license and the firearm to the border officials of the other party for inspection and registration free of charge upon crossing the border for the first time after the license is issued. He must also present the license for verification whenever requested to do so. 6- Article Three - We have no comment on this article except that some changes should be made to the phrasing of its expressions to be consistent with the terminology used in Article One in its new form. 7- Article Four. Since the purpose of the entire agreement is to facilitate transactions and the flow of interests between villages, we see it more appropriate to omit the mention of roads. For if we specify the roads, it might sometimes be necessary for villages wishing to go to a village located two or three kilometers away to undertake a long journey by following the ⟦designated⟧ road, and therefore we prefer that a special empty space be placed in the passport model stipulated in Article 3 or Article 7 (see paragraph 10 below) where the road to be followed can be recorded if specification is desired. We also suggest that it be added to this article that if the two governments agree to ⟦determine the depth of⟧ the border zone in any piece of the border sector for some of the purposes stated in Article 2, the agreement should be recorded by an exchange of letters through diplomatic channels. To give you an example, the Iranian ⟦Arbu⟧ Mashkuh might be able to come easily to Sheikh Saad or ⟦...⟧
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97 « Memorandum » 1- The Iranian regulation includes individual villagers who need to cross the border to attend to their private interests. Another regulation is under consideration, prepared by the Ministry of Interior, which includes nomadic tribes that cross the border as a group, as well as shepherds, for the settlement of disputes. The two regulations complement each other and cover neighborly relations in almost all their aspects. It is suggested either to discuss them simultaneously or to proceed with the deliberation on the Interior regulation before the Iranian regulation. 2- Even if it is assumed that the Iranian regulation was drafted as a complete draft, it seems that there is no need for that. According to what was placed, this and the Interior regulation should be brought to the table for discussion at the same time and made an annex to the Residence and Neighborly Relations Treaty, or to deliberate regarding the Iranian regulation as a special agreement of the type stipulated in Article Nine of the Interior regulation. 3- Article One. We agree to the form of the amendment proposed by the Ministry of Justice for this article, and we will also amend paragraph (c) of Article One of the Interior regulation, making the distance 25 kilometers instead of 24 kilometers. 4- Article Two. We agree to the amendments proposed by the Ministry of Justice. We suggest deleting the last section of this article starting from the phrase "as well as for the purpose of reviewing the local officials of the other party etc...." to the end of the article, as long as the procedures to be followed regarding claims and complaints have been stipulated in Articles 11 and 12 of the Interior regulation. 5- Mention was made of weapons and that they are prohibited twice in the Iranian regulation, i.e., in Articles Two and Six. We see that it is preferable to set a separate article to deal with the matter of weapons as, just as carrying weapons in the border section posts is still a mandatory matter. The new article could be as follows:- Persons crossing the border holding named passports in accordance with the current agreement are prohibited from carrying firearms except in the following circumstances:- If an agreement is reached between the administrative authorities of the two parties in any of the border areas that it is possible to grant a limited license to carry a weapon, the authority that issues the passport may issue a permit to carry a weapon in the form approved by its government and certified by it to be continuous in the other kingdom for the duration of the current calendar year. The holder of a weapon license certified in this manner must present the license and the firearm to the border officials of the other party for inspection and registration free of charge, upon crossing the border for the first time after the issuance of the license. He must also present the license for auditing whenever he is requested to do so. 6- Article Three - We have no comment on this article except that some changes should be made to some of its phrases to be consistent with the terminology used in Article One in its new form. 7- Article Four. Since the purpose of the entire agreement is to facilitate transactions and the flow of interests between villages, we see it is more appropriate to omit the mention of roads. For if we specify the roads, it may be necessary at times for villages wishing to go to a village located two or three kilometers away to undertake a long journey by following the ⟦designated⟧ road, and therefore it is preferred that a special empty space be placed in the passport model stipulated in Article 3 or Article 7 (see below paragraph 10) where the road to be followed can be recorded if restriction is desired. We also suggest that it be added to this article that if the two governments agree to <del>determine the depth of</del> the border zone in any part of the border sector for some of the purposes stated in Article 2, the agreement should be recorded by mutual letters through diplomatic channels. To give an example of that, the Iranian ⟦...⟧ Mashkoh may be able to come easily to Sheikh Saad or ⟦...⟧
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97 (( Memorandum )) 1- The Iranian regulation includes individual villagers who need to cross the borders to attend to their private interests. There is another regulation under consideration prepared by the Ministry of Interior which included nomadic tribes that cross the borders as a group, as well as shepherds and the settlement of disputes. The two regulations complement each other and cover neighborly relations in almost all their aspects. Therefore, it is necessary either to discuss them at the same time or to start deliberating on the Interior regulation before the Iranian regulation. 2- It was noted that the Iranian regulation was drafted in the form of a complete treaty, and it seems that there is no need for that. Either this and the Interior regulation must be placed on the table for discussion at the same time and made an annex to the Residence and Neighborly Relations Treaty, or deliberation regarding the Iranian regulation should be as a special agreement of the type stipulated in Article Nine of the Interior regulation. 3- Article One. We agree to the form of the amendment proposed by the Ministry of Justice for this article, and we will also amend paragraph (c) of Article One of the Interior regulation, making the distance 25 kilometers instead of 24 kilometers. 4- Article Two. We agree to the amendments proposed by the Ministry of Justice. We suggest deleting the last section of this article starting from the phrase ⟦...⟧ that is for the purpose of referring to the local officials of the other party, etc. ⟦line⟧ to the end of the article as long as the procedures to be followed regarding claims and complaints have been stipulated in Articles 11 and 12 of the Interior regulation. 5- Mention was made of weapons and that they are prohibited twice in the Iranian regulation, namely in Articles Two and Six. We see that it is preferable to set a separate article to specifically address the matter of weapons, as carrying weapons in the border sector areas is still a reality. The new article could be as follows:- Persons crossing the borders holding certified passports in accordance with the current agreement are prohibited from carrying firearms except in the following circumstances:- If an agreement is reached between the administrative authorities of the two parties in any of the border areas that it is possible to grant a limited license to carry a weapon, the authority that issues the passport may issue a permit to carry a weapon in the form approved by its government and certified to be valid in the other kingdom for the duration of the current calendar year. The holder of a weapon license certified in this manner must present the license and the firearm to the border officials of the other party for inspection and registration free of charge, upon crossing the border for the first time after the issuance of the license. He must also present the license for audit whenever requested to do so. 6- Article Three - We have no comment on this article except that some changes should be made in the phrasing of its expressions to be consistent with the terminology used in Article One in its new form. 7- Article Four. Since the purpose of the entire agreement is to facilitate transactions and the flow of interests between villages, we see it more appropriate to omit the mention of roads. For if we define the roads, it may be necessary at times for a villager wishing to go to a village located two or three kilometers away to endure a long journey by following the ⟦designated⟧ road, and therefore it is preferable to place a special empty space in the passport model stipulated in Article 3 or Article 7 (see paragraph 10 below) where the road to be followed can be recorded if limitation is desired. We also suggest that it be added to this article that if the two governments agree to <del>define roads</del> ⟦define⟧ the border area in any part of the border sector for some of the purposes stated in Article 12, the agreement should be recorded by exchanging letters through diplomatic channels. To give an example of that, Iranian ⟦persons⟧ were able to come easily to Sheikh Saad since ⟦...⟧
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96 - 2 - or to the Arabs, the destination of their trade, or those nearby in the northeast from going to Ashnu beyond a distance of 25 kilometers. 8 - Article Five. We have no request to amend it. 9 - Article Six. We consider that the condition requiring the presentation of passports for visa stamping by the border officials of the country they enter will eliminate the benefits of the entire agreement <del>special</del> the benefits accruing to the Iranian villagers because the outposts on the Iraqi front near the border are very few, and thus passport holders are forced to travel long distances to obtain visas. We believe it is sufficient for the article to stipulate: "Passport holders must present them to the officials of the second party upon request." We have previously clarified that weapons should not be mentioned here. If the last phrase means that the individual must go to the nearest official outpost every time they wish to cross the border, then this is something that cannot be secured at all. 10 - Article Seven. We believe that the duration of the regular passport should be three months and not one month. As for the last phrase of the original draft and the third paragraph of this article as recast by the Ministry of Justice, we believe that this is the place to mention the model, not Articles Three and Six. We believe, in addition to the holder's description, the passport should indicate the border section through which passage is permitted, and whether the holder is required to follow a specific route and appear at any outpost on the border or not. This allows more freedom to deal with each section of the border according to local and necessary conditions. 11 - Article Eight. We suggest that these classes of persons be authorized to cross the border without passports because, in view of the mentioned emergencies, they do not have time to go to an administrative center to obtain a passport. 12 - Articles Nine and Ten. They are not explicit and can be recast into one article as follows:- No person known for bad character or for committing or attempting to commit any fraudulent act or trick regarding travel documents or passports shall benefit from the passport facilities specified in this agreement. If such facilities are granted by oversight to a person of this type, the official of the other party may refuse to accept the passport as valid and allow such persons to enter their territory. 13 - Article Fourteen. This article should be recast with special reference to the other agreement to be established under the Interior draft: "Shepherds should be mentioned with the tribes, and grazing should be mentioned with residence." 14 - Article Fifteen. Instead of public courts, an expression should be used that includes both courts managed by the Ministry of Justice and the courts formed according to the Tribal Civil and Criminal Disputes Regulation. Perhaps this expression is "judicial and administrative authorities." 15 - Article Sixteen. The following should be added to it:- It must be indicated on the new passport that it was issued instead of the old passport, stating the number and date.
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99 or on land for the purpose of their trade, or those nearby in the northeast from going to Ashnu beyond the distance of 25 kilometers. 8 — Article Five. We have no observation regarding it. 9 — Article Six. We think that the condition requiring the presentation of passports for stamping by the border officials of the country they enter will eliminate the benefits of the entire agreement, especially the benefits accruing to Iranian villagers, because the outposts on the Iraqi side near the border are very few, and this forces passport holders to travel long distances to obtain visas. We believe it is sufficient for the article to stipulate: "Passport holders must present them to the officials of the second party upon request." We have previously clarified that weapons should not be mentioned here. If the last phrase means that the individual must go to the nearest official outpost every time they wish to cross the border, then this is something that cannot be secured at all. 10 — Article Seven. We believe that the duration of the regular passport should be three months and not one month. As for the last phrase of the original draft and the third paragraph of this article as reformulated by the Ministry of Justice, we believe that this is the place to mention the template, not Articles Three and Six. We suggest, in addition to the holder's description, that the passport specifies the border section through which passage is allowed, and whether the holder is required to follow a specific path and report to any outpost on the border or not. This allows more freedom to deal with each section of the border according to local conditions and necessity. 11 — Article Eight. We fear that this will lead these classes of people to cross the borders without passports because, given the mentioned emergencies, they do not have the time to go to an administrative center to obtain a passport. 12 — Articles Nine and Ten. They are not explicit and can be reformulated into one article as follows: No person known for bad character, or for committing or attempting to commit any suspicious act, or anything related to travel permits or passports, shall benefit from the passport facilities specified in this agreement. If such facilities are granted inadvertently to a person of this type, the official of the other party may refuse to accept the passport as valid and refuse to allow such persons to enter their territory. 13 — Article Fourteen. This article should be reformulated with special reference to the other agreement to be established under the Interior draft: "Shepherds should be mentioned with the tribes, and pastures should be mentioned with the prohibition of residency." 14 — Article Fifteen. Instead of Sharia courts, an expression should be used that includes both courts managed by the Ministry of Justice and the courts formed according to the Civil and Penal Tribal Disputes Regulation. Perhaps this expression is "judicial and administrative authorities." 15 — Article Sixteen. The following should be added to it: It must be indicated on the new passport that it was issued instead of the old passport, stating the number and date.
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96 - 2 - or on the villager for the purpose of their trade, or those nearby in the northeast from going to Ashio beyond the 25 kilometer station. 8 - Article Five. We have no observation regarding it. 9 - Article Six. We believe that the condition requiring the presentation of passports for endorsement by the border officials of the country they enter will eliminate the benefits of the entire agreement, especially the benefits accruing to Iranian villagers, because the posts on the Iraqi front near the border are very few, and this forces passport holders to travel long distances to obtain endorsements. We believe it is sufficient for the article to stipulate: "Passport holders must present them to the officials of the second party upon request." We have previously clarified above that weapons should not be mentioned here. If the intent of the last rule is that the individual must go to the nearest official post every time they wish to cross the border, then this is something that cannot be secured at all. 10 - Article Seven. We believe that the duration of the regular passport should be three months and not one month. As for the last phrase of the original draft and the third paragraph of this article as reformulated by the Ministry of Justice, we believe that this is the most exemplary solution for it, and not Articles Three and Six <del>⟦illegible⟧</del>. In addition to the description of the holder, the passport should indicate the border point through which passage is permitted, and whether the holder is required to follow a specific route and the post, at any post on the border or not. This leaves more freedom to deal with each section of the border according to local conditions and necessity. 11 - Article Eight. We suggest that these classes of persons be permitted to cross the border without passports because, in view of the mentioned emergencies, they do not have the time to go to an administrative center to obtain a passport. 12 - Articles Nine and Ten. They are not explicit and can be reformulated into one article as follows: No person known for bad character or for committing or attempting to commit any fraudulent act or trickery regarding travel documents or passports shall benefit from the facilities regarding passports specified in this agreement. If such facilities are inadvertently extended to a person of this type, the official of the other party may refuse to accept the passport as valid and refuse to allow such persons to enter their territory. 13 - Article Fourteen. This article should be reformulated with special reference to the other agreement to be established under the Internal Regulation: "Shepherds should be mentioned with the tribes, and grazing should be mentioned with residency." 14 - Article Fifteen. Instead of formal courts, an expression should be used that includes both types of courts, those managed by the Ministry of Justice and the courts formed according to the Tribal Disputes Regulation, Civil and Penal, whatever this expression may be, "Judicial and Administrative Authorities." 15 - Article Sixteen. The following should be added to it: It must be indicated on the new passport that it was issued instead of the old passport, stating the number and date.
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74 1207 50 / 12 September 17 / 1931 Directorate of Tribal Affairs Directorate of General Police Subject - Draft of the special agreement regarding the travel of the inhabitants of the Shatt al-Arab region ⟦line⟧ Reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter No. 4315 dated 9/8/1931 addressed to us and a copy of it to you - Directorate of Travel, Residence and Nationality Administration - . We request a statement as to whether you agree with the Iranian Legation in its opinion that the conclusion of the agreement relating to the movement of the inhabitants of the Iraqi-Iranian border region obviates the need for concluding the agreement relating to the travel of the inhabitants of the Shatt al-Arab region. On this occasion, we urge you to expedite the submission of your studies regarding the first agreement, as we have previously emphasized to you in this regard in our letter No. S/2728 dated 9/6/1931. ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Interior A 10
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50/12 73 Iraq MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS Ministry of Foreign Affairs BAGHDAD, 'IRAQ. Baghdad No: 425 Date: September 7, 1931 Ministry of Interior of Iraq Number 5611 Date 9 / 9 / 1931 Ministry of Interior P. 615 With reference to our letter No. 1127 dated March 18, 1931, regarding the draft agreement for the travel of the inhabitants of the Shatt al-Arab region. The Iranian Legation in Baghdad has informed us that it considers it advisable to proceed with concluding the draft agreement prepared by its government regarding the movement of the inhabitants of the border region (a copy of which was sent to you under our letter No. 2331 dated May 19, 1931), so there will then be no need to conclude the special agreement for the travel of the inhabitants of the Shatt al-Arab region. Sh. S. 19 / 9 / 31 A second copy is to be written to the attached copy which was not previously sent to the Police ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Foreign Affairs Copy to:- Directorate of Travel, Residence and Nationality Secretariat of the Residency With a French copy of the draft agreement regarding the movement of the inhabitants of the border region, with reference to our letter No. 3598 dated August 5, 1931. M. R. The competent department - the Directorate of General Police - is to be asked whether it agrees with the Iranian Legation in its opinion. ⟦signature⟧ 8 / 11 Yes 12 / 9 / 7 8 / 4 S 8 / 9
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Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs Baghdad MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS BAGHDAD, 'IRAQ. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR ⟦illegible⟧ SECTION 6232 9-9-31 Number: 4219 No: 4219 Date: 7 September 1931 Date: 7/9/1931 Ministry of Interior (Two copies) Reference to your letter No. S/1731 dated 14 June 1931 regarding the draft agreement for the movement of residents in the Iraqi-Iranian border area. The Ministry of Justice has audited the draft of this agreement prepared by the Iranian government and expressed its opinion on it (Paragraph 3 of the report of the Presidency of Legal Codification dated 14/7/1931 a copy of which was sent under Ministry of Justice letter No. L 121/10 dated 18/8/1931). Since this agreement is a matter that concerns you, we request you to audit it and express your opinion on it at the earliest opportunity. Referred to the Section of Translation ⟦illegible⟧ The Ministry of Justice suggested considering this agreement as an annex to the Treaty of Residence and Good Neighborliness desired to be concluded with the Iranian government. However, since the subject of this agreement is independent from the subject of the treaty, and since it is not known when each will be concluded because negotiations on one might likely take longer than the discussions held for the conclusion of the second, we do not favor the idea of making one of them an annex to the other. ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Foreign Affairs Copy to:- Ministry of Justice Reference to its letter mentioned above. Directorate of Travel, Residence, and Nationality. For information, reference to our letter No. 2231 dated 19 May 1931. M. D. The agreement under discussion, its papers were referred by order of His Excellency to the Head of Al-Manar by hand ⟦illegible⟧ on the subject, and before you return a file regarding this letter as well. ⟦signature⟧ 11 / 9 ⟦signature⟧ 13/9 202 9/9 Yes, please 12 / 9 / 31
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71 4219 On September 7, 1931 Ministry of Interior (Two copies) Reference to your letter No. S/1731 dated June 14, 1931, regarding the draft agreement for the movement of residents in the Iraqi-Iranian border area. The Ministry of Justice has reviewed the draft of this agreement prepared by the Iranian government and expressed its opinion on it (Paragraph 3 of the report of the Presidency of Legal Codification dated 14/7/1931 a copy of which was sent under Ministry of Justice letter No. L 121/10 dated 18/8/1931). Since this agreement is a matter that concerns you, we request that you review it and provide your opinion on it at the earliest opportunity. The Ministry of Justice suggested considering this agreement as an annex to the Treaty of Residence and Good Neighborliness desired to be concluded with the Iranian government. However, since the subject of this agreement is independent from the subject of the treaty, and since it is not known when each will be concluded because negotiations on one may likely take longer than the discussions held for the conclusion of the second, we do not favor the idea of making one an annex to the other. ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Foreign Affairs Copy to:- Ministry of Justice Reference to its letter mentioned above. Directorate of Travel, Residence, and Nationality. For information, reference to our letter No. 2231 dated May 19, 1931.
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70 Secret Intelligence Branch 5 September / 1931 S / 2728 Directorate of General Police. Subject - The agreement regarding the movement of the inhabitants of the Iraqi - Iranian border area. We draw your attention to this Ministry's letter No. S / 1732 dated 13 / 14 June / 1931 and to the numerous reminders that followed it, and we request to be informed when we will receive your reply. ⟦signature⟧ For the Minister of Interior A. R.
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Iraqi Government Ministry of Interior ⟦stamp⟧ Secret and Extremely Urgent ⟦line⟧ - Reminder - Number: 2251 Baghdad on: 2 / 8 / 1921 To: General Directorate of Police (Travel, Residence and Nationality Administration) We request a prompt response to this Ministry's letter numbered S / 1722 And dated 28 / June / 1921 14 Regarding the subject explained in the margin. Subject Clarifications regarding the movement of residents of the Iraqi - Syrian border area On behalf of the Director General of Interior ⟦signature⟧ SGPS...484...910...5,000...24 8 30
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Iraqi Government Ministry of Interior 8 Secret and Urgent ⟦line⟧ Reminder ⟦line⟧ Number: 2197 Baghdad: On: 21 / 7 / 1921 To: Directorate of General Police (Travel, Residence and Nationality Administration) We request a prompt reply to this Ministry's letter numbered S / 1722 And dated 12 / June / 1921 Regarding the subject explained in the margin. Subject The agreement related to the movement of the inhabitants of the Iraqi - Iranian border zone ⟦signature⟧ On behalf of the Minister of Interior SGPS...109...340...2,000...8 5 29
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Iraqi Government Ministry of Interior Secret and Urgent - Reminder - 67 Number: 4107 Baghdad on: 12 / 7 / 1921 To: General Police Directorate (Travel, Residence and Nationality Administration) We request a prompt reply to this Ministry's letter No. 1722 / K dated June 12, 1921 regarding the subject indicated in the margin. Subject The agreement regarding the movement of residents of the Iraqi - Iranian border area ⟦signature⟧ For the Minister of Interior SGPS...109...340...2,000...8 5 29
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66 Mutasarrifate of Kut Liwa Office: Correspondence Number: S / 215 Date: 9 / 7 / 1931 4834 13.7.31 To: -: Ministry of Interior Subject: Agreement regarding the transfer of residents of the Iraqi-Iranian border area (Secret) 24 ⟦line⟧ 25 In response to your memorandum No. 1982 dated 6 / 7 / 1931 We have previously replied to you in our letter No. S / 204 dated 6 / 7 / 1931 ⟦signature⟧ Mutasarrif of Kut Liwa ⟦signature⟧ A. F.