Panchsheel Agreement

The Panchsheel Agreement, signed in 1954 between India and China, was a treaty emphasizing mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and non-aggression. It laid down five principles guiding their relationships: mutual respect for sovereignty, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, non-aggression, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful settlement of disputes. The agreement aimed to foster harmony and stability between the two nations, emphasizing diplomacy over conflict. It served as a foundation for their diplomatic interactions for years, promoting peaceful cooperation and respect for sovereignty in their bilateral relations.