Bandung Conference

The Bandung Conference, held in April 1955 in Indonesia, was a significant meeting of leaders from 29 Asian and African countries. It aimed to promote solidarity among newly independent nations and to strengthen their economic and political cooperation. The conference addressed issues like colonialism, racial discrimination, and the Cold War influence on developing countries. Its principles encouraged non-alignment and peaceful coexistence, which later influenced the founding of the Non-Aligned Movement. The Bandung Conference marked a pivotal moment in promoting self-determination and international collaboration among nations emerging from colonial rule.