India’s Foreign Policy

India’s foreign policy is imbibed with ideas of peace, universal brotherhood, non-interference,
non-alignment and non-violence.

Basic Principles of India’s Foreign Policy

1- Non-violence in international affairs and international order (Buddha, Asoka and Gandhi)
2- Respect for and recognition of every state’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
3- India believes in harmonious coexistence with all states, especially with neighbours.
4- It is committed towards the principle of regional peace and cooperation
5- It is committed to maintain and respect the purposes and principles, and abide by the
decisions of the UNO and other world organizations.
6- India also adheres to and upholds all international treaties, conventions, and statutes to
which India is a party.
7- Principle of nonalignment has remained a basic ingredient of India’s foreign policy.