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Lebanese overtures with regard to a defence treaty shoe,523 of 662
without definite commitments for the time being.
Possible action by Lebanese Government to mediate between rival groups of Arab States.
Syria
The new régime should be given such guidance and technical assistance as is possible.
War material should be supplied.
Overtures with regard to a Treaty should be met in the first instance by the dispatch of the proposed British Reconnaissance Mission to study sites for airfields.
Economic development of the Gezira, with particular reference to refugee resettlement. Improvement of relations with Jordan and Iraq, possibly assisted by assurances of His Majesty's Government's friendly intentions.
Persian Gulf
Financial guidance, particularly to Kuwait about the best use of oil revenues. Similar guidance to other states as their oil revenues increase.
Local administration should be continually reminded, as may be appropriate, of the need for social progress and equitable distribution of wealth.
Emphasis to be laid on education.
The slave trade must be stopped.
A Levy Force should be created for this purpose in the Trucial Coast.
Israel
Establishment of normal friendly relations with the United Kingdom. Efforts to consolidate Israel's western orientation.
Great care to be exercised about the rôle of Israel in the Middle East. Early settlement of outstanding Palestine questions, including particularly maximum Israeli contribution to refugees.
Reopening of Haifa refinery.
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