Along with economic liberalisation and moving away from Cold War-era policies and activities, India's strategy has focused on forging close economic and commercial ties, increasing strategic and security cooperation and the emphasis of historic cultural and ideological links.
Selain liberalisasi ekonomi dan penghapusan kebijakan dan aktivitas era Perang Dingin, India berusaha mempererat hubungan ekonomi dan perdagangannya, meningkatkan kerja sama strategis dan keamanan, dan mengutamakan hubungan budaya dan ideologi historis.