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September 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, September 5, 1966

12:00 PM
Thai Ambassador to call at 42, Golf
10:30 AM
Mrs. Salim to attend a Coffee Party by the Pakistani H.C.'s wife at 93, Tikit Marg (Khan Market), New Delhi.
7:00 PM
Reception by the Indonesian Ambassador in honour of the Foreign Minister of Indonesia H.E. Mr. Adam Malik at 30, Chhauni Marg
9:30 AM
To call on Dr. Sandhu.

Tuesday, September 6, 1966

10:30 AM
Sandar Mohan Singh (President of the Industrial & Financial Development of New Delhi) to call at 42, Golf Links.
1:15 PM
- Lunch at my residence in honour of Dr. & Mrs. K. S. J. Singh and their sister & brother in law.
11:30 AM
High Commissioner of Nigeria H.E. Mr. George Edwin to call at 42, Golf Links.

Wednesday, September 7, 1966

10:30 AM
Courtesy Call by the Afghan High Commissioner designate.
3:30 PM
Pakan Airport for the departing of H.E. the Foreign Minister of Indonesia.

Thursday, September 8, 1966

4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- 9.00 p.m Reception by the Ambassador of Bulgaria to celebrate Bulgaria's National Liberation Day at 36, Palamdev Road, New Delhi.

Friday, September 9, 1966

12:15 PM
Meet with Dr. Sandhu.
7:30 PM
Reception by the Consul General of the D.P.R. of Korea to celebrate the 18th Anniversary of the founding of the D.P.R. of Korea at 4, 162, Jamna Marg.
4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- 8.30 p.m Reception by the Ambassador of Sudan & Col. Jawad to Mr. & Mrs. Ahmad al-Haris Charge d'Affairs of the Republic of Iraq at 31, Anwarghaz Road.
9:00 AM
Sardar Mohan Singh to call at 42, Golf Links.

Saturday, September 10, 1966

12:00 AM
Left for Srinagar at 5.30 a.m I could not proceed due to inclement weather.

Sunday, September 11, 1966

12:00 AM
Still could not proceed to Kashmir.

Monday, September 12, 1966

9:30 AM
left Jammu for Vani. Stayed in Jammu for 3 days to enable me to travel to Madhopur at 4:30 pm. Our envoy and ordinary men at Canal Bridge near Madhopur. It rained a little and pulled up. Pellets told us later that it was quite heavy. Arrived Madhopur at 5.30 pm left with families and arrived in Jammu at 7:30 pm. Spent the night at near the Circuit House - Vani.

Tuesday, September 13, 1966

8:45 AM
left Jammu to Srinagar.
1:15 PM
Arrived at Bat Oti. (Und).
2:00 PM
left Banhal. - Hectic transport & cloud plodded and could not reach Srinagar - Spent the night at Ramban Rest House.

Wednesday, September 14, 1966

7:20 AM
left Ramban.
10:15 AM
Arrived at Banihal. Left Banihal at 11:00 am after breakfast Arrived in SRINAGAR at 1:15 pm. Stayed at Tigo House Book - Pride (Kashmir and Jam jam (We will see) SEPTEMBER 1966

Thursday, September 15, 1966

12:00 AM
Good + Help Mr. Anotan Singh,

Friday, September 16, 1966

12:00 AM
Leaving New Delhi At ... by BA 921 for London.

Saturday, September 17, 1966

12:00 AM
Depart Srinagar for Delhi. Scheduled Arrived at 6:00 am - Scheduled depart to New York by BA 503 at 12:00 noon. ARRIVED NEW YORK 2:30 pm (New York Time) Was accommodated at Barrer Artist Hotel + 35AD.

Monday, September 19, 1966

12:00 AM
Departed from Singar. List of leaders to be prepared in Iran. (contd)

Thursday, September 22, 1966

12:00 AM
Personal Matters to be dealt with in Iran. (contd) 1) Amuse with our own munitions preferably through Districts or Centres to supply us in Delhi, moreover with good supplies.

Friday, September 23, 1966

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Reception to celebrate the National Day by the Charge d'Affaires of Saudi Arabia at Ashoka Hotel.

Monday, September 26, 1966

12:00 AM
Meeting to deal with Dr. Pezzani (1) Interview with Dr. Sharin Farahani (2) 2 days in Danzig (3) 2 days in Penta - Preferably go by steamer 4) Records: 1) Tanu meet a khur Kiko Kidaz 2) Nda Kharaache A.M 7-566 Kiko Kidz 3) Wanuwale w' a tanzania Seli Abdule 4) Kula Ajeb Nasthan HL 7-7 Yaseen Partly

Wednesday, September 28, 1966

12:00 AM
(5) Call at room Bondojo ympodo yo chidi chida yo Amve (6) Standy instruction about tongue/ Send the 100 monthly (See behind)

Thursday, September 29, 1966

12:00 AM
1) Political directive (i) Dealing with Press attached - Possibility of engaging live ?? locally 2) Personal Secretary to H.C. - one locally recruited Pleading for strengthening home based staff?

Friday, September 30, 1966

12:00 AM
1) local policy 2) re-allotment 3) plant visible 4) Request the funds for new - accommodation furniture, multiple problems? 5) Question of Teltik. 6) Official call on President, V.Ps and Ministers - Iad/Tanzania relation Review

Thursday, September 1, 1966

12:00 AM
1) Arrange with Appropriation office (Letter to require supply) 2) copies, unendorsed, letters, Europrom position re w.n. budget proposal 3) Clarification re term contract? 4) Question of reimbursement - medical expenses? P.T.O.

Friday, September 2, 1966

12:00 AM
1) or (endoisler) 12) Pancouran house.