Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Nehru lauds Russia after Goa stance and calls for friendship

Mr Nehru expressed appreciation to Russia for its support of India. He said India seeks friendly relations with all nations including those not initially inclined to friendly ties. He defended Indian action in Goa and noted Portugal’s harsh stance in Angolan affairs. Brezhnev welcomed India’s role in decolonization, Reuters reported, and said the Soviet Union took profound pleasure from Portugal’s territories' liberation.