Konstantin “Koča” Popović
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia hereby extends an invitation to all non-aligned nations of the world to a conference in Belgrade in September of this year.
This conference is primarily to discuss and formalise the creation of a new group based on the principles agreed at the Bandung Conference of 1955.
NATO or Warsaw Pact aligned nations are welcome to send a delegation as guests.
Östen Undén
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Kingdom of Sweden
The Kingdom of Sweden extends its gratitude to the Government of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia for its initiative in convening a conference of non-aligned and independent nations, to be held in Belgrade this coming September.
Sweden welcomes this important effort to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding among nations committed to peace, sovereignty, and development.
In this spirit, the Swedish Government is pleased to confirm its acceptance of the invitation. A delegation will be sent to participate in the conference as an observer, with the aim of contributing to the promotion of peaceful cooperation and international friendship.
Sweden expresses its sincere appreciation to the Yugoslav Government for its leadership in this endeavor and looks forward to the discussions in Belgrade.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Union Minister of External Affairs
Republic of India
The Republic of India has the honor to accept the gracious invitation extended by the Government of Yugoslavia and conveys its profound appreciation for this valued opportunity.
Hashmed Jawad
Minister of Foreign Affairs
of the Republic of Iraq
Gentlemen,
The Republic of Iraq is very interest in becoming a member of the Non-Aligned Movement. We believe that this organization is vital to the continued ability of our nations to ensure security and peace. As such my Prime Minister has authorized me to attend any conference regarding the NAM, and to negotiate our position on behalf of the Republic of Iraq.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Union Minister of External Affairs
Republic of India
The Government of India warmly welcomes this declaration of intent. We are greatly encouraged by Iraq’s recognition of the Movement’s role in safeguarding peace, ensuring sovereignty, and promoting equitable cooperation among nations free from the polarizing pressures of military alliances.
The Prime Minister of India, Shri Jawaharlal Nehru, and his government have long held the conviction that non-alignment represents not a passive stance, but an active commitment to the principles of peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and global justice. The prospective participation of the Republic of Iraq — a nation of profound historical legacy and contemporary significance — would indeed strengthen these ideals and bring valuable perspective to our collective efforts.
We are particularly gratified by the decision of your Honourable Prime Minister to authorize representation in forthcoming conferences. Please be assured that the Government of India stands ready to extend all appropriate cooperation and support to your delegation in this regard. We trust that discussions will lead to a deeper mutual understanding and to Iraq’s meaningful participation in future deliberations and initiatives under the NAM framework.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration and India’s enduring friendship and goodwill.
