SRI LANKA: The Visit to Sri Lanka of the Indian Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi

Record ID: 381595

  • Title: SRI LANKA: The Visit to Sri Lanka of the Indian Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi
  • Date: 27th April 1973
  • Summary: The initial shots are of pandals and decorations, school children lined up on the way. Next comes a general view of the Airport. Cutaways of VIPP. The Indian Air Force plane taxiing. Mrs. Gandhi coming down the gangway and gangway and greeted by the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mrs. Bandaranaike. She is given a guard of honour after which she inspects the troops. Thereafter, Mrs. Bandaranaike led her to the line of special invitees, Cabinst Minister, Diplomats and Thisnossn. After the introductions, she drove to Temple Trees, the residence of the Prime Minister. A Motor cycle escort preceded the car taking the two Prime Ministers. Mrs. Gandhi will discuss the Srima Sashtri Pact with the Ceylon government - dealing with repatriation of Indians. She will also have talks about the Indian Ocean as a Beace Zone. Initials Script is copyright Reuters Limited. All rights reserved
  • Embargoed: 12th May 1973 13:00
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  • Location: Ratmalana Air Port
  • Country: Sri Lanka
  • Reuters ID: LVA8SZIBQH83CNYTK09LMIXYYWV3
  • Story Text: Description not available
  • Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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