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appropriate in the present conditions prevailing in Asia where the people of each country should be left to determine their destiny free from outside interference. They recognize the need for consolidating the sovereignty and independence of all nonaligned nations in this region in the spirit of the Declaration of the Lusaka Summit. They re-affirmed their belief that recent developments in Asia had made it necessary for those countries of South and South Asia following a policy of non-alignment to strengthen their ties by mutual consultation and agreement directed towards creating a climate for peacc, security and stability. It was also desirable for all non-aligned countries to continue to meet frequent to further the policies laid down at the Lusaka Summit.

 The two Foreign Ministers discussed the situation arising out of the flow of refugees into India from East Pakistan and expressed concern at the tragic event which had led to this situation. They agreed on the urgent need to work for the creation of such conditions as would be conductive to the return of the refugees to their homes.

 The Minister of External Affairs of India conveyed the appreciation of the Prime Minister of India for the message received from the President of Indonesia in this connection, expressing his abiding concern over the humanitarian problem involved, and conveying that the Government of Indonesia will spare no effort to assist whenever possible in the attainment of peaceful and stable condition in this part of the world.

 They affirmed the view already expressed at previous meetings that the problems of Indo-China could only be resolved through a peaceful political settlement through negotiations which will enable the people of those States to decide their future free from foreign interference.

 In reviewing the bilateral relations between the two countries, both Foreign Ministers emphasized the need to make continuous efforts to promote the existing good relations between the two countries in various fields.

 The two Ministers also reviewed bilateral co-operation within the framework of the Cultural and Educational Agreement of 1955. They noted with satisfaction the increased exchanges that have taken place during the past two years, and agreed to continue efforts to expand the scope of mutually beneficial co-operation in the fields of education, science, technology and culture.

 The two Foreign Ministers noted with pleasure the increasing bilateral exchanges between the leaders of the two countries in a great variety of fields, and felt that this development should continue to grow so that the relations between the two countries would grow ever deeper and stronger. In this connection, they reviewed the programmes for economic and cultural co-operation between the two countries. The two Foreign Ministers discussed arrangements to identify areas of economic and technical co-operation, for the promotion of trade and development of joint industrial ventures.