Soviet Assessment of Developments in Indian Domestic and Foreign Policies10 Mar 1980 |
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This report by the GDR Embassy outlines Soviet assessments on India's domestic and foreign policies and likely developments in Soviet-Indian relations.
According to Indira Gandhi herself, the new Indian government faces
massive economic and social problems. Gandhi fears renewed internal unrest due to the activities by reactionary elements in Indian society, supported by U.S. subversion activities.
On the foreign level, the Soviets notice the return to the previous close relationship between the two countries. The new government takes a strong stand against U.S. and Chinese activities in the region. This is mirrored by the determined stance in favor of Soviet policies in Afghanistan. India promises support for the resolution of the Afghan problem in general and in the context of the Non-Aligned movement in particular. Indira Gandhi apparently also pledges to increase pressure on Pakistan in order to stop this country's meddling in Afghan affairs. The Soviets expect further positive steps in foreign affairs by the Gandhi government in the near future.
Collection: Indo-Soviet Relations
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Document Type:
Report Origin (Agency): GDR Embassy, Moscow Language of Original Document: German Number of Pages: 6 Cold War Period: 1980s Persons: Andrei A. Gromyko, Morarji Desai, Indira Gandhi, Chaudhary Charan Singh |
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Document Source: Foundation Archive of the Parties and Mass Organizations of the Former GDR in the Federal Archives (SAPMO-BArch), Berlin Call Number: DY 30/IV B 2/20/443 |
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