The Bandung Conference of 1955 took place in a post-World War II context, marked by the process of decolonization and the rise of newly independent countries in Asia and Africa. The conference was held in Bandung, Indonesia and was attended by leaders from 29 Asian and African countries, representing a significant portion of the world's population. The primary focus of the conference was on promoting Afro-Asian economic and cultural cooperation, as well as addressing issues of colonialism, imperialism, and racism. The Bandung Conference is seen as a milestone in the history of the Non-Aligned Movement, as it brought together countries that were neither aligned with the Western bloc led by the United States nor the Eastern bloc led by the Soviet Union.
