43. What are the five principles of the Gujral Doctrine

The five principles are:

1. India should not ask for reciprocity from neighbours like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, but give in good faith.
2. No South Asian country should allow its territory to be used against the interest of another country of the region.
3. No country should interfere in the internal affairs of another country.
4. All South Asian countries should respect each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
5. All South Asian countries should settle all their disputes through peaceful bilateral negotiations.