International Relations in India & Beyond
“Neighbourhood First” is a policy initiative of the Government of India that seeks to enhance India’s engagement with its neighboring countries in South Asia. The policy was first announced in 2014 and has since been a key focus of India’s foreign policy.
Under the Neighbourhood First policy, India has prioritized its relations with its neighbors and has worked to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties with countries in the region. This has included measures such as increasing trade and investment, improving infrastructure and connectivity, and enhancing people-to-people exchanges.
The Neighbourhood First policy is seen as an important part of India’s efforts to build a peaceful, prosperous, and stable region. It is also seen as a way for India to counter the influence of other major powers in the region and to assert its own leadership role in South Asia.
Overall, the Neighbourhood First policy is an important component of India’s foreign policy and is seen as a way to enhance India’s relations with its neighbors and to promote stability and development in the region.
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