Letter dated 1 October 2001 from the Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General

Letter, 1 Oct. 2001, from Saudi Arabia

Transmits statement announcing the severance of diplomatic relations with the Taliban Government; states that the Taliban Government has not responded to endeavours made by Saudi Arabia with a view to convincing it to desist from harbouring criminals and terrorists, from training and inciting them and from offering its territory as a shelter and refuge for them.

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