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Why do you think Afro-Asian countries want to remain non-aligned?

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The Afro-Asian countries want to remain non-aligned because none of the countries including India wants to be drawn in the cold war and the atmosphere of suspicion and mistrust which resulted in the formation of blocs. They all want peace through NAM and policy of neutrality or non-involvement.

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