19th NAM Summit

Context

?   The 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit was held in Uganda’s capital, Kampala.

Key discussions at the summit

?   Israel-Hamas war: The leaders of NAM countries have denounced Israel’s offensive in Gaza and demanded an immediate ceasefire during the summit.

?   India urged establishing a free Palestinian state and asked for a two-state solution where the Palestinian people can live within a secure border.

?   India’s “Vishwa Mitra” initiative: India emphasized its role as a friend to the world, or “Vishwa Mitra” to global solidarity and cooperation in his address.

What is Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?

?   NAM is an alliance of developing nations that refuses to identify with any major superpower during the Cold War.