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The foreign policy of a country is conceived, designed, and formulated to safeguard and promote its national interests, in her external milieu, in the conduct of relations with other countries, bilaterally and multilaterally. It is a direct reflection of a country’s traditional values and overall national policies, her aspirations and self-perception. In the Indian context, the aim and objective of the Foreign Policy of India is that of an independent, developing and democratic country, to safeguard and promote its national interests and be the enabler of Indian developmental processes through positive and proactive external engagement. It is to be a facilitator of economic development and an instrument to ensure security from external threats so as to bring prosperity to the people of India. It seeks to leverage international relationships in enhancing trade and investment, in assisting infrastructure development, technology transfers to boost manufacturing sector and establish peace and tranquillity in the region.
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