June 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
Wednesday, June 8, 1966
10:00 AM
: To call on Chinese Chargé
Affairs at Jindal House.
11:00 AM
: To call on Indian Chargé d'Affairs
1:00 PM
: lunch : at Burma house - 24 Akbar Road
9:30 - Dinner - Williams at my residence at
K-1761, Smater Kalash
Saturday, June 11, 1966
7:00 PM
to 8:30 PM
7 - 8:30 pm : To attend a reception given
by the Ambassador of Nepal on the King's Brit Day.
Sunday, June 12, 1966
7:00 PM
to 8:30 PM
7 - 8:30 pm : Reception at Philippine Embassy,
concluding at Claridges Hotel to celebrate the Independence
day.
Tuesday, June 14, 1966
10:00 AM
Calling on Mr. Sachindra
Chandhary - Finance Minister - Red Gate No. 2.
8:30 PM
Buffet Dinner - Informal
Indian Ambassador is giving at his residence 31, Awingazel Road.
Wednesday, June 15, 1966
7:00 PM
Burmese Ambassador is giving a
Reception to bid farewell to the Ghana High Commissioner.
Thursday, June 16, 1966
7:00 PM
Reception - Yugoslav Ambassador
is giving to bid farewell to the Economic Counsellor M. Petrovic.
Friday, June 17, 1966
7:00 PM
to 8:30 PM
7 - 8:30 p.m. Reception - To bid Good-bye
Ghana High Commissioner's is giving at 9 Paunchak Marg.
11:00 AM
to call on the Indonesian Ambassador at the Chancery.
Saturday, June 18, 1966
8:00 PM
Dinner & Dance - Mr. & Mrs. John
Ntimba of Uganda is giving at 37, Gredala kairal.
6:15 PM
Reception - In honour of H.E. Mr. Amerasinghe
the Ambassador of Ceylon at India International Centre lunch.
Sunday, June 19, 1966
12:00 AM
High Commissioner is giving at 29/32 Gredala.
Monday, June 20, 1966
8:30 PM
Dine at my residence after my
visit to Indian Radio - E-1061,
Granite (Near Park)
Tuesday, June 21, 1966
8:00 PM
Cocktail Party at the Ashok Hotel
to meet the members of the U.A.R. Shipping Delegation led by the Ministry
of Transport & the Indica Steam Nav. Co. Ltd.
11:00 AM
Appt. with All India Radio
Correspondent.
Wednesday, June 22, 1966
11:00 AM
Meeting of the African Heads of Mission at
the Sudan Embassy.
Thursday, June 23, 1966
7:30 PM
Cocktail at the National Sports Club
of India to celebrate the 5th Anniversary "Africa Diary" & the 1st
Anniversary of Indo African Trade Journal by
Mrs. Mani Shankar Aiyar.
10:00 AM
Do call on Mr. Raj Bahadur Minister for Defence.
Broadcasting at North Block Room No. 101.
Saturday, June 25, 1966
8:30 PM
Dinner al - Room No. 52 Palandi.
Tuesday, June 28, 1966
4:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
-9:00 p.m. Cocktails by Mr. & Mrs. K. Delai
Bid farewell to Mr. Galore & Mr. & Mrs. Boney at D-378, Defence
Colony, New Delhi.
7:00 PM
Reception by the Royalese Ambassadors to bid farewell
to Capt. D. Lijadura & to meet Mr. & Mrs. X. Kacic at 8/609
Shalipur, Chankayapuri, New Delhi.
7:00 PM
Party by Mr. & Mrs. Krishan L. Kripalani at Igyangi
la "L/7", Hans Khas Enclave.
Wednesday, June 29, 1966
12:00 AM
Gant to pay goodbye.
Thursday, June 30, 1966
2:00 PM
Ghana High Commissioner leaving by Afghanistan Airways.
*Per No. 203.
10:00 AM
To call on the Chief Commissioner Delhi
Administration Mr. A.N. The at 6, Ludhian Castle
Road, Delhi 6.
JUNE - JULY 1966
Wednesday, June 1, 1966
12:00 PM
- Reception - To celebrate Canada Day, the Canadian
High Commissioner is giving the reception at 4 Huzratgh Road.
7:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
- 9:00 p.m. - Reception - Given by the Manager B.O.A.C.
is cancelled.
11:00 AM
To call on the Law Minister Mr. J.S. Pataek
at Room No 105, New Block, Gale No. 4.
Thursday, June 2, 1966
12:00 AM
Nilima Sanyal Tel: 4759
62 Patarde House
Canning Road