Asian–African Conference opens in Bandung

👉 Asian–African Conference opens in Bandung Current

18 April 1955

Leaders and delegates from 29 Asian and African countries met to discuss anti-colonialism, peace and economic cooperation. Their conference offered a forum outside the dominant Cold War blocs.

Bandung Final Communiqué sets principles for cooperation

24 April 1955

The conference adopted principles including sovereignty, non-interference and peaceful settlement of disputes, alongside measures for economic and cultural cooperation.

UN adopts Declaration on the Granting of Independence

14 December 1960

General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) declared that all peoples have the right to self-determination and called for an end to colonial rule.

First Non-Aligned Movement summit opens in Belgrade

1 September 1961

Governments seeking independence from Cold War military blocs convened in Belgrade. Anti-colonialism and a collective voice in world affairs were central concerns.

Belgrade summit concludes with a non-aligned declaration

6 September 1961

The inaugural summit concluded by advancing peaceful coexistence, decolonization and a more independent role for developing countries in international politics.

Organization of African Unity charter is signed

25 May 1963

African states signed the OAU Charter in Addis Ababa, giving institutional form to continental solidarity, decolonization and cooperation.

Asian–African Conference opens in Bandung

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Sukarno

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Asian–African Conference

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What shared concern brought Asian and African delegates to Bandung?

Bandung linked anti-colonial politics with peaceful cooperation among Asian and African countries.