Sukarno called for unprecedented solidarity among newly independent or emerging nations in Asia and Africa. This quote encapsulates his vision for a non-aligned, multilateral world order independent of superpower dominance.
Quote by Sukarno: “The Asian‑African peoples must unite to build a new world.”
The Asian‑African peoples must unite to build a new world.
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Historical Context
This was the opening address for the historic Bandung Conference, which brought together leaders from 29 Asian and African countries. It laid the groundwork for the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War.
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First President of Indonesia, who led the country's independence proclamation in 1945 and served until 1967. He was a founding architect of the Non-Aligned Movement and hosted the 1955 Bandung Conference, which brought together leaders of newly independent Asian and African nations. His political philosophy blended nationalism, Islam, and Marxism.
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