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Saturday, November 28, 1998 Published at 12:53 GMT
World: South Asia
Leading Indian diplomat dies
One of the most prominent Indian diplomats of the post-Independence era, Parameshwar Narain Haksar, has died in Delhi, aged eighty-five.
Mr Haqsar had an illustrious career, serving as a diplomat and administrator and principal secretary to the late prime minister, Indira Gandhi.
In 1972, he played a key role in negotiating the Shimla Accord between India and Pakistan.
From the newsroom of the BBC World Service
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