Question

India has had strong geographical and historical ties with its neighbours. Enumerate India's relations with neighbouring countries on humanitarian point of view.

Answer 1

India has formal diplomatic relations with most nations; it is the world'ssecond most populouscountry, the world's most-populous democracy and one of the fastestgrowing major economies.[1]With the world'seighth largest military expenditure,third largest armed force,tenth largest economyby nominal rates andthird largest economyin terms ofpurchasing power parity,[2]India is a regional power,[3]a nascent great power and apotential superpower. India's growing international influence gives it a prominent voice in global affairs. TheEconomistmagazine argues, however, that underinvestment in diplomacy and a lack of strategic vision have minimised India's influence in the world.[4]

India is anewly industrialised country, it has a long history of collaboration with several countries and is considered one of the leaders of thedeveloping worldalong with China, Brazil, Russia and South Africa (theBRICScountries).[5][6]India was one of the founding members of severalinternational organisations, most notably the United Nations, theAsian Development Bank,G20 industrial nationsand the founder of theNon-aligned movement. India has also played an important and influential role in other international organisations likeEast Asia Summit,[7]World Trade Organisation,[8]International Monetary Fund(IMF),[9]G8+5[10]andIBSA Dialogue Forum.[11]Regionally, India is a part ofSAARCandBIMSTEC. India has taken part in severalUN peacekeeping missionsand in 2007, it was the second-largest troop contributor to the United Nations.[12]India is currently seeking a permanent seat in theUN Security Council, along with theG4 nations.[13]

Answer 2

India is the large country located in between the east and west Asia; kind of in central Asia and India has good relationship with neighbouring countries.

Explanation:

• The land route connects India to various countries in Asia in its east, north and west.

• The location of India has supported to the exchanging of ideas, information and goods through land and sea, since ancient times.

• So, India has strong geographical and historical link with neighbours in relation to humanitarian perspective.