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India's Prime Minister Calls for New Focus and Direction for the Non-Aligned Movement

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh emphasized the need for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to adapt to changing times and acquire a new focus and direction. Singh made this statement on the eve of his attendance at the two-day Asian-African summit in Jakarta, where he aims to strengthen India's relations with Asian and African countries, particularly in the field of trade. He highlighted the growing opportunities for South-South cooperation and expressed confidence in India's partnership with various Asian processes, including ASEAN and the East Asian Summit. Singh also stressed the importance of strengthening energy cooperation with Africa and West Asia to meet India's increasing hydrocarbon needs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to acquire a new focus and direction in response to changing times.
  • Singh emphasized the need for increased South-South cooperation, with tremendous opportunities for promotion at bilateral and multilateral fora.
  • India aims to strengthen its relations with Asian and African countries, particularly in the field of trade, through the Asian-African summit.
  • Singh expressed confidence in India's partnership with various Asian processes, including ASEAN and the East Asian Summit, as part of its "Look East" policy.
  • India has been invited to participate in the East Asian Summit later this year.
  • Singh highlighted the importance of strengthening energy cooperation with Africa and West Asia to meet India's increasing hydrocarbon needs.
  • He emphasized the need for greater security and predictability of energy supplies.
  • The Asian-African summit, which Singh attended, aims to promote cooperation and strengthen relations between Asian and African countries.

Statistics:

  • India's hydrocarbon needs are increasing.
  • The Asian-African summit is a two-day event, with Singh attending it yesterday and expected to deliver a speech on the subject of strengthened cooperation.
  • Singh mentioned having been invited to participate in the East Asian Summit later this year.

Sources:

  • PTI (Press Trust of India) - "Singh calls for new focus and direction for NAM" ( Exact wording from the original text )

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