Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Concludes; Rajiv Gandhi on Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees
The big news is that the US and Soviet leaders finished their meeting and agreed on a joint statement.
India's Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi said he wants Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India to go back home safely.
Meanwhile, the National Games started in Delhi with not many people watching, but there was a crowd for wrestling where a man from Madhya Pradesh won the first gold medal.
US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev ended their summit with a joint statement
Rajiv Gandhi urged Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India to return home with honor and security
Reagan to meet NATO heads in Brussels to discuss the summit
National Games in Delhi began with low public interest; Rathore won gold in equestrian dressage
- Who
- US President Ronald Reagan, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, K S Rathore
- What
- Ended summit, urged refugees to return, started games, won gold
- When
- November 21, 1985
- Where
- Washington D.C., Delhi
- Why
- To discuss international issues, address refugee situation, hold national games
- Summit Duration
- 3 days
- Refugees in India
- Over 100,000 Sri Lankan Tamils
- National Games Venue
- Delhi
- Gold Medal Sport
- Equestrian dressage