NSSD 7-84 United States Security Relationship with Saudi Arabia

SYSTEM II . 91088 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON C November 6, 1984 SECRET National Security Study Directive i-87 U.S. Security Relationship with Saudi Arabia 18111 The forthcoming discussions weapons sales with and the future Saudi requirements Arabian review. Government to enhance (S) regarding the security major of Saudi Arabia require a high-level in the SAG In an reached with 1504 of State USG strategy designed to ensure that of our balanced secur- -- A coordinated is made on the three crucial aspects expediting the progress with Saudi Arabia, namely responses ity relationship of approved sales and providing timely requirements to delivery for sales to meet valid military capabilities to SAG a comprehensive requests assessment the Kingdom; of Saudi military planning to facilitate meet extant threats and employment to of U.S. forces which may 1814 be deployed the movement to the Kingdom in a major contingency. we could suggest to the SAG which which valid would Measures and steps of major arms sales for our military strategy should address the broadest aspects of facilitate requirements approval exist. In this regard, the diplomatic U.S. - Saudi relationship. (S) for SIG review should be completed by or November options. 19, for 1984. A The consideration paper SIG should at provide an NSC recommended meeting which positions will be convened at the end of Ncvember. you FCR THE PFESIDENT: Rebert C. on 1-13-95 Declassified/Relcase under provisions of E.O. Council 12356 By J. Saunders, National Security (7 1. h