VOL. XXVIII

NO. 23

18-MARCH-1985

SAUDI ARABIA

No Concrete Evidence for Saudi-French Oil-for-Aircraft Barter Deal

Despite widespread rumors and media publicity, no concrete evidence has yetemerged that any large-scale oil-for-aircraft barter deal is in the offingbetween the Saudi Arabian and French governments.

According to the media reports, a $2bn deal is currently under negotiationbetween the Saudi and French governments for the supply of 46 to 48 FrenchMirage 2000 multi-role combat aircraft, to...