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September 12, 1962	Record of a Conversation of N.S. Khrushchev With the Minister of State and Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia in the UN, Ahmad Shukeiry On September 12, 1962, N.S. Khrushchev met with Saudi Arabian representative Ahmad Shukeiry in Gagra to discuss various global issues. They covered Soviet intervention in Egypt and the Middle East, European imperialism in Africa, the Algerian and Indonesian struggles against colonial powers, and US elections and labor unions. Khrushchev emphasized the USSR’s competition with the capitalist world, while Shukeiry expressed gratitude for Soviet support in Arab and anti-imperialist movements, including Palestine. They also discussed potential Soviet-Saudi diplomatic relations and Khrushchev’s possible visit to the UN General Assembly.
July 22, 1961	Reception by Cde. N.S. Khrushchev of the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister of Sudan Ibrahim Abboud Khrushchev discusses the Soviet Union's new economic program and revolutionary history with Sudanese Prime Minister Ibrahim Abboud, emphasizing the USSR's achievements and its commitment to peaceful, cooperative relations with Sudan. He critiques Western imperialism and urges Sudan to allow Soviet aid flights to the Congo, arguing that supporting anti-colonial movements is a moral duty. The conversation also touches on Sudan's domestic policies, its cautious approach to socialism, and opportunities for expanded economic and technical cooperation between the two countries.
1904	Sadik el-Mu’ayyad Azmzade, 'The Abyssinian Voyage' Sadik al-Mu’ayyad Azmzade’s The Abyssinian Voyage offers a detailed account of his 1904 diplomatic mission from Istanbul to Addis Ababa, blending ethnographic observation, geopolitical analysis, and personal reflection. Azmzade documents his encounters with Ottoman migrants, European officials, and local populations across the Red Sea and Horn of Africa, revealing both the ambitions and contradictions of late Ottoman imperialism.
February 18, 1961	Instructions of N. S. Khrushchev to the CPSU CC Concerning the Preparation of a Letter to Asian and African Countries About a Reorganization of the UN Khrushchev criticizes UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld for failing to prevent the murder of Patrice Lumumba, arguing that those who enabled the conditions for his death share responsibility. He calls for the reorganization of the United Nations to ensure equal representation for all countries, asserting that its current structure serves the interests of colonial and imperial powers rather than newly independent states.
September 24, 1960	Conversation Record of N.S. Khrushchev with G.A. Nasser in New York In their 1960 conversation in New York, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser discussed global political tensions, particularly US influence over the United Nations, the Congo crisis, and colonialism in Africa. Khrushchev criticized the UN Secretary-General as a tool of American imperialism and proposed a tripartite leadership structure representing socialist, imperialist, and neutral states. Nasser highlighted Western interference in African and Middle Eastern affairs, while both leaders expressed concerns about imperialist strategies and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting anti-colonial movements.
September 25, 1969	Letter, L.I. Brezhnev to Gamal Abdel Nasser Brezhnev assures Nasser that the friendship between the Soviet Union and Egypt is a powerful factor in the fight against imperialism in the wake of a slanderous campaign waged against Egypt.
January 27, 1969	Letter, L.I. Brezhnev to Gamal Abdel Nasser Brezhnev congratulates Nasser on strengthening Egypt's national independence and rebuffing against imperial actions in the Middle East. Brezhnev clearly states the Soviet Union's commitment to supporting Egypt against Israeli aggression.
July 6, 1968	Minutes of the Discussions between Cdes. L.I. Brezhnev, A.N. Kosygin, N.V. Podgorny and UAR President Nasser, 6 July 1968 Brezhnev and Nasser discuss the relationship between their two governments and brainstorm ways to sustain Soviet-Egyptian cooperation. Special attention is given to combating Western imperialism and increasing Soviet military aid to Egypt.
April 20, 1968	Letter, L. Brezhnev to Gamal Abdel Nasser Brezhnev states his satisfaction with the USSR's and India's shared fight against imperialism. He ensures that the USSR is committed to deterring American and Israeli interference throughout the Middle East.
1982	Saddam Hussein meeting the Revolutionary Command Council discussing the conspiracy of assassinating Saddam by Nazim Guzar and his assistants This audio file contains the course of a meeting between the members of the Revolutionary Command Council headed by Saddam Hussein. Saddam Hussein started with the geat achievements of the Ba'ath Party in promoting Iraq and disappointing the repeated attempts of imperialism to defeat the Ba'ath Regime. He discussed the treachery of Nazim Ghzar who was involved in a conspiracy to assassinate Saddam Hussein. Alter arresting Nazim Ghzar, the investigations began. Nazim Ghzar confessed to all charges that he and his assistants were planning to assassinate Saddam Hussein in the airport when he was coming back from a 6‐day visit. Saddam Hussein says that the Council bears the responsibility of this conspiracy because the Council did not keep an eye on those members of the command who were suspicious.