In the 1950s , it strongly supported decolonisation in Africa and Asia and played a lead role in the Non-Aligned Movement .
Since its independence in 1947 , India has maintained cordial relations with most nations .
In the 1950s , India strongly supported decolonisation in Africa and Asia and played a lead role in the Non-Aligned Movement .
Since its independence in 1947 , India has maintained cordial relations with most nations .