Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 3 Jun 2026
“We will continue being a trusted and responsible partner in the subcontinent, promoting regional cooperation and ensuring stability and prosperity.”
The Neighbourhood First policy remains an active, ongoing framework, evidenced by rapid regional humanitarian response (e.g. Operation Brahma for Myanmar), development partnerships, lines of credit, connectivity projects and energy/grid links across the subcontinent. As an open-ended commitment to "continue being a trusted and responsible partner", it is being pursued continuously rather than completed, and regional relationships vary over time. Partial (ongoing).
India invokes Neighbourhood First in launching Operation Brahma for earthquake-hit Myanmar, coordinated through the MEA.
View sourceWe will continue forming and leading alliances of like-minded partners in areas of mutual interest such as the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, the One Future Alliance, the Global Biofuels Alliance and the Big Cat Alliance.
We will fortify our connection with the Bharatiya diaspora, actively involving them in Bharat’s progress and providing unwavering support during their times of need, thereby enriching our mutual cultural and economic ties.
We will further expand the network of our missions and diplomats to pursue the global interests that have been secured by Bharat’s unprecedented rise in the global order.
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