India has played an important role in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement. Jawaharlal Nehru, the Prime Minister of India is called the Architect of Non-Aligned Movement. His ‘Panchasheela’ formed the important principles of the Non-Aligned Movement. India has not only coined the word‘ Non-Aligned’ but has inspired others about it.
The following facts show the relationship between India and NAM.
- India has good relations with the other Non-Aligned countries. Nehru’* principles got world recognition in the Bandung conference, which officially declared the Non-Aligned policy.
- The 7th summit of Non-Aligned countries was held at Delhi and India’ Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi presided over the conference. She said we should become a united voice in international organizations. Disarmament, Economic development, technical help were some of the issues that were discussed in this summit. India insisted ***** to withdraw her troops from Palestine.
- At the 8th summit of Non-Aligned countries in Harare, the then Indian Prime Minister Rajeev Gandhi demanded the release of Nelson Mandela of South **. He also established the ‘** Fund’ to support the ***** who were fighting for their Rights and Freedom.
- The 9th summit of Non-Aligned countries was held at Belgrade the capital of Yugoslavia. In this summit, Rajeev Gandhi gave a call for establishing ‘Global Protection Fund’ for the protection of the Environment.
- At the 12th and 13th summits of Non-Aligned countries, Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee gave a call to take a firm decision to combat international Terrorism. India also supported nuclear disarmament.
- At the 14th summit, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke about international terrorism and nuclear disarmament. At the 15th summit, he brought to the notice of Non- Aligned countries, the Mumbai attacks and terrorism.
- At the 16th summit held in Iran, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh advocated the need for international action against the spread of nuclear armaments and terrorism. He also gave a call to find a solution to the Syrian problem acceptable to all.
