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 Bruno Kreisky
DR
Bruno Kreisky was in Delhi about two decades ago as Chancellor of
Austria. A popular figure in Europe and a leader of the Socialist Party
who plunged into political activity and also had a taste of jail life,
was a welcome guest. Born in 1911, Kreisky graduated from Vienna
University and joined the Austrian Foreign Service in 1946 and served in
various capacities before he became Minister for Foreign Affairs in
1959. He was chosen Federal Chancellor in 1970 and remained in that
position till 1983.
During his stay in Delhi
he had a busy schedule. However, it was possible to meet him during one
of his engagements and protocol was kind enough to let me have access to
him. He was immensely pleased to look at the sketch and readily signed
on it. He took a similar sketch back home with him.
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