Information on the Indian Position on Foreign Military Bases in the Indian Ocean20 May 1971 |
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Description:
The Bulgarian embassy reports on Indian positions regarding foreign military bases in the Indian Ocean. India rejects foreign interference by any of the great powers, and reiterates its position as a leading member of the Non-aligned Movement. It advances the idea of a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in the Indian Ocean. The embassy interprets Indian moves as an expression of its growing economic and military power and of ambitions for regional dominance. Collection: India-Soviet Bloc Relations
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Document Type:
Memorandum Sender: O. Mitev Language of Original Document: Bulgarian Number of Pages: 7 Cold War Period: 1970s |
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Document Source: Diplomatic Archive (DA) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sofia Call Number: DA, Record 27, File 1204 |