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Saudi Arabia and the United States Establish a Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation

1974-06-08

The Arab oil embargo had ended in March 1974. [1] [2] [3]

During Prince Fahd’s Washington visit in June 1974, the United States and Saudi Arabia announced a Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation. The Treasury secretary would lead the American delegation, and four subcommissions would address practical areas of development. [2]

The initiative followed months of strain over the Arab oil embargo. Meeting Richard Nixon at the White House on 6 June, Fahd sought American help with civilian development as well as Saudi defense. Nixon discussed coordinating the State, Treasury, and Defense Departments so that the requests could be considered together. [3] [1]

Manpower and education formed part of the commission’s agenda, with proposed programs initially developed through the Labor and Treasury Departments. In November, officials urged fuller participation by colleagues responsible for educational and cultural affairs. [2]

Related Diplomats

  1. Ibrahim Al-Sowayel [4] [3]

Sources

  1. Oil Embargo, 1973–1974 — Office of the Historian

    Context: March 1974 lifting

  2. Educational and cultural work of joint commissions — FRUS

    Saudi Arabia section; June 8 announcement and manpower and education working group

  3. Nixon–Fahd conversation — FRUS

    Civilian development, defense, and interdepartmental cooperation

  4. Former Ambassadors

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Saudi Arabia and the United States Establish a Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation. Chanceries Diplopedia. Record b65393e3df34438868b4. https://chanceries.org/research/history/saudi-arabia-joint-commission-1974-8faab5abd5/

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