FCO 17/557: Israel Political Relations. Singapore. Secret
01/01/1968 - 31/12/1968
Record file contains letter from the High Commissioner in Singapore in which he describes a visit from an Israeli trade mission and the conclusion of a trade agreement between the two nations. Possibility that this might lead to the opening of a Singapore Consulate in Israel. Note that there are Israeli advisors in Singapore, especially concerned with the building up of the Singapore armed forces. Attempts to keep their presence a secret and were referred to as 'Mexicans'. Reaction of the Malay community to the Six Day War of 1967. Malaysian support for the Arab side in this war. Danger to Singapore's relations with Arab Countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAR.
FCO 17/557
NAB 1728
English
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