Jun 9, 2024 · India’s ‘Neighbourhood First policy’ guides its approach towards the management of relations with countries in its immediate neighbourhood, that is, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and SriLanka.

Mar 20, 2024 · Since 1947, the Neighbourhood First policy has been a crucial part of India's foreign policy, focusing on building stronger relationships, promoting regional cooperation, and addressing shared issues with its immediate neighbours.

Mar 20, 2024 · Neighbourhood First Policy (NFP) was conceived in 2008 wherein the principles of engagement under NFP were 5S (Samman, Samvad, Shanti, Samriddhi and Sanskriti). It aims to foster stronger ties, enhance regional cooperation, and address mutual concerns with immediate neighbouring countries.

India’s ‘Neighbourhood First policy’ guides its approach towards the management of relations with countries in its immediate neighbourhood, that is, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The concept of the Neighbourhood First Policy came into being in 2008. It was conceived to bolster relations with certain priority countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Jun 10, 2024 · India’s Neighbourhood First Policy is a strategic initiative to enhance and strengthen relationships with its immediate neighbours. Read here to learn more. The policy underscores India’s commitment to ensuring peace, stability, and prosperity in South Asia.

Jun 8, 2024 · Over time, the Neighbourhood First Policy has become a key institutional focus across various government departments responsible for managing relations and policies with our neighbours....

Mar 15, 2024 · Neighbourhood First construct as a policy came around 2008. Aims to forge strong neighbourhood relations based on a consultative, non-reciprocal, and outcome-oriented approach. It is a dynamic policy that adjusts to our renewed interests in the region, and to evolving regional circumstances.

India has a long history of cultural and commercial exchanges with its neighbours, dating back to ancient times. British India to 1950: During colonial times, India's foreign policy was largely determined by the British government.

India’s strategy towards its near neighbours is based on efforts to promote South Asian peace and cooperation. Its NFP approach prioritises countries on the periphery, with an emphasis on promoting trade, connectivity, and contact among people.