August 1966 · At the Edge of Tashkent
Editorial Introduction
In January 1966, New Delhi's diplomatic circuit moved in lockstep with high-stakes talks in Tashkent. As Tanzania's High Commissioner to India, Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim recorded receptions, courtesy calls, and the solemn send-off for Prime Minister Shastri ahead of the negotiations. Days later, the Tashkent Declaration would end active hostilities—followed by Shastri's sudden passing, which reverberated across the region.
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Diary Entries
Monday, August 1, 1966
7:00 PM
Reception by the Military, Naval & Air
Attache of the Embassy of China on the occasion of the 37th
Anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation
Army at Jinr House, Chhatra Road, New Delhi
Thursday, August 4, 1966
5:30 PM
- Ann
" HAWAKUFI "
Monday, August 8, 1966
12:00 AM
- Appt. with Dr. Balraj Sandhi.
Tuesday, August 9, 1966
Fallow’s letters, dispatches.
(i) Sir Afl. Ahmad with Maharani's. (vii) Mr. Aibn-e-sher with notes & questions and answers.
(ii) Miss Rizwan Sultan. (vii) B. Narbal... with Motabs? 104% charge.
(iii) Sr. Nandty with Duhedari. (vii) Marga, Old Bank with Duhedari.
(iv) Banjg. Electricity Board with charge 46/50 – (ix) Banjg. Old Bank – Commercial New Delhi.
(v) A. B. Rudi-hoda. (x) Manager. Old Bank – Purtance Export.
(vi) Kitharino ft 56.
Wednesday, August 10, 1966
11:00 AM
Mongolia Ambassador's wife Mrs.
Khosbayar. To call on Mrs. Salim al E-106, Greater Kailsah, New Delhi.
Thursday, August 11, 1966
12:00 PM
To call on Dr. Iscahdi at 27, Sunder Nagar, New Delhi.
8:15 PM
Buffet Dinner by the Ambassador of Ethiopia in honour of H.E. Mr. K. H. Mehta, Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia
at 29, Pritivraj Road, New Delhi.
Friday, August 12, 1966
11:00 AM
Mrs. Iqbal. To call on Mrs. Dinesh Singh at 1, Thaggaray Marg, New Delhi.
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- 8:30 pm Reception by the Ambassador of Japan to say good-bye at No 45/50 G, Chankapjapuri, New Delhi.
Saturday, August 13, 1966
10:00 AM
Mr. K. Prasad to call at 42, Jeyf. Links (Calcutta)
Monday, August 15, 1966
12:00 PM
: to call on Vice President
V. V. Giri at Rashtrapati Bhawan
5:35 PM
Reception Independence Day President at
"Home" at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
7:00 PM
Independence Day Ceremony at Red Fort,
Delhi.
Tuesday, August 16, 1966
1:00 PM
Stag lunch at the Uganda High Commission
"to call" 32 Jon Bagh, in honor of
"Vice President"
7:00 PM
"Concert of Indian Music" &
Reception by the Ambassador of U.S.A. at
the Roosevelt House, Chanakyapuri
7:30 PM
9:00 p.m.
8:30 PM
Dinner by the Vice President of India in honor of the
Vice Presidency of Zambia at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Wednesday, August 17, 1966
11:00 AM
To call on Mr. Kanu to call at 42, Golf Links.
12:30 PM
: To call on Dr. Sandin (Dentist)
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tea by Mrs. Salu
in honor of Non-Res.
Foreign Minister.
5:00 PM
Ashoka Permanent
7:00 PM
"Dinner" by Heads' Mission in honor
of Mrs. Salu, J.V.P.
Reception by the Ambassador of Indonesia
to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Independence Day at
Thursday, August 18, 1966
8:00 PM
Ashoka Hotel - Room 318.
Dinner with Mr. D.S. Patel.
Friday, August 19, 1966
12:00 PM
: Philippines Ambassador & call at
42, Golf Links.
1:30 PM
Lunch for Professors Rosci
(Not Vegetarian)
Dinner
Saturday, August 20, 1966
11:00 AM
Chinese Charge d'Affaires to call at 42, Golf Links.
6:30 PM
Reception by the Turkish Ambassador
for the British Delegation at 32,
J. H. : I. R., New Road, Delhi.
Dinner at Imperial 8:30 p.m. "Do not Smile at the way"
at that : I. A. H. X, Residence at 8:00 p.m.
Monday, August 22, 1966
11:00 AM
- Appt. with Dr. Sardhi - Dettolt
Tuesday, August 23, 1966
7:00 PM
Reception by the Charge d'Affaires of
Romania to celebrate National Day at Oberoi Hotel!
Wednesday, August 24, 1966
AUGUST 1966
Friday, August 26, 1966
10:00 AM
Dr. Nishan (United Nations Dar-es-Salaam) to call at the
gaily huts.
Saturday, August 27, 1966
11:30 AM
- APPT. with Dr. Sardhi - Dettolt
08:50 - To be at Palais Airport to receive the High Commissioner of
Niger & and Mrs George E. Dave arriving by flight L181.