Bandung Conference
Also called: Afro-Asian Conference · Topic: India's External Relations, 1947-1999: Non-alignment, Wars and Nuclear Policy · NCERT: Class 12, Ch 4 "India's External Relations"
Meaning
The Bandung Conference, also called the Afro-Asian Conference, was a meeting of newly free Asian and African states. It was held at Bandung, Indonesia, in April 1955. NCERT calls it the high point of India's work for Afro-Asian unity. It led to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), a group of states that stayed out of both Cold War blocs. Its ten principles built on Panchsheel, the five principles of peaceful coexistence.
Example
In April 1955 India, under Nehru, joined other new states at Bandung to speak with one voice against colonial rule and racism. Six years later, NAM held its first summit at Belgrade (1961).
Don't confuse with
- Belgrade summit (1961): Belgrade founded NAM. Bandung only led to it. "Bandung founded NAM" is a common exam trap.