Fulfilment of nation’s interest has given priority which is an important objective of India’s foreign policy. India has always assimilated her own national interests with international interests. Human values and ideals are the base of our foreign policy from a long period. These bases have given her foreign policy in all periods. In Article 51 of Indian Constitution under Directive Principles of State Policy, main elements of foreign policy are included.
The main objectives of Indian foreign policy are:
1. International peace and security.
2. Justified and respectful relations towards all states.
3. Faith in international laws and treaties.
4. Settlement of international disputes by mediation.
5. TO keep aloof from militaiy alliances and alignment (grouping).
6. Opposition to colonialism, racialism and casteism.
7. Opposing colour prejudice on policy of apartheid. To help countries struggling for their freedom.
8. To make business, industries, investment and technology, active and smooth relation with all other nations
9. To co-operate and solve problems and challenges facing by the International community.
10.To strengthen own condition on the basis of friendship and co-operation with SAARC (South Asian Nations).
