Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. President Todar Zhikov welcomes the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 6th November, 1981. Mrs. Gandhi visits the Sofia University to receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. She also attends various cultural programmes. Rome, November 9: Italian Prime Minister Giovani Spadolini welcomes Mrs. Gandhi. At the Vatican, Pope John Paul the Second accords a private audience to the Indian leader. The Holy Father gives his blessing to Mrs. Gandhi and her family. Mrs. Gandhi visits various historical places. Paris, November 12: Mrs.