Conference of Asian and African States

The Conference of Asian and African States, held in 1955 in Bandung, Indonesia, was a pivotal meeting that brought together leaders from 29 countries in Asia and Africa. The main goal was to promote economic and cultural cooperation, as well as to discuss the importance of non-alignment during the Cold War. The conference emphasized self-determination, anti-colonialism, and mutual respect among nations. It laid the groundwork for the Non-Aligned Movement and strengthened solidarity among developing nations, fostering a collective voice for political and economic independence from colonial powers and superpowers.