Question

Enumerate any four of the five principles that laid the foundation of the Non-Aligned Movement at the Banding Conference.

Answer 1

The 1955 Bandung Conference ideals served as the foundation for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). The following four out of the five guiding concepts of the Non-Aligned Movement are:

1. Respect for Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity: Members of NAM pledged to uphold each nation's territorial integrity and sovereignty, rejecting aggression and interference in other countries' internal affairs.
2. Mutual Non-Aggression: NAM promoted international non-aggression and peaceful cooperation. Members committed to resolving conflicts peacefully and without the use of force or hostility in their international interactions.
3. Non-Interference in Internal Affairs: NAM promoted the idea of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Members resolved to refrain from interference in the domestic affairs of other nations, respecting their right to self-determination and independence.
4. Equality and Mutual Respect: NAM placed a strong focus on national equality regardless of a country's size, wealth, or influence in politics. Members pledged to treat one another with decency and respect, encouraging collaboration founded on the ideas of equity and reciprocity.