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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.

PDF — August 1966

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

12:00 AM
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

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.
11:00 AM
Mrs. Iqbal. To call on Mrs. Dinesh Singh at 1, Thaggaray Marg, New Delhi.

Saturday, August 13, 1966

10:00 AM
Mr. K. Prasad to call at 42, Jeyf. Links (Calcutta)

Monday, August 15, 1966

7:00 PM
Independence Day Ceremony at Red Fort, Delhi.
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.

Tuesday, August 16, 1966

7:00 PM
"Concert of Indian Music" & Reception by the Ambassador of U.S.A. at the Roosevelt House, Chanakyapuri
1:00 PM
Stag lunch at the Uganda High Commission "to call" 32 Jon Bagh, in honor of "Vice President"
8:30 PM
Dinner by the Vice President of India in honor of the Vice Presidency of Zambia at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
7:30 PM
9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 17, 1966

12:00 AM
Reception by the Ambassador of Indonesia to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Independence Day at
5:00 PM
Ashoka Permanent
7:00 PM
"Dinner" by Heads' Mission in honor of Mrs. Salu, J.V.P.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tea by Mrs. Salu in honor of Non-Res. Foreign Minister.
12:30 PM
: To call on Dr. Sandin (Dentist)
11:00 AM
To call on Mr. Kanu to call at 42, Golf Links.

Thursday, August 18, 1966

8:00 PM
Ashoka Hotel - Room 318. Dinner with Mr. D.S. Patel.

Friday, August 19, 1966

12:00 AM
Dinner
1:30 PM
Lunch for Professors Rosci (Not Vegetarian)
12:00 PM
: Philippines Ambassador & call at 42, Golf Links.

Saturday, August 20, 1966

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.
11:00 AM
Chinese Charge d'Affaires to call at 42, Golf Links.

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

12:00 AM
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.