We would consider it our moral duty to lend all support to the ending of colonialism and imperialism so that people everywhere are free to mould their own destiny.

We believe in freedom, freedom for the people of each country to follow their destiny without external interference.

The unique thing about our country is that we have Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, and people of all other religions. We have temples and mosques, gurdwaras and churches. But we do not bring all this into politics... This is the difference between India and Pakistan.

We have to surmount the difficulties that face us and work steadfastly for the happiness and prosperity of our country.

We can win respect in the world only if we are strong internally and can banish poverty and unemployment from our country.

Non-alignment will continue to be the fundamental basis of our approach to world problems and our relations with other countries.