Adopted by United Nations General Assembly.
Objectives:
1.Promote peaceful resolution of international disputes in line with international law
2.Prevent threats to international peace and security
3.Strengthen the role of the International Court of Justice
4.Reaffirm the importance of sovereign equality, non-intervention and self-determination
Key Principles in the Declaration:
1.Prohibition of use or threat force in international relations
2.Peaceful means for resolving disputes
3.Encouragement to approach the International Court of Justice
4.Good faith participation in dispute resolution processes
5.Settlement should not endanger international peace, justice or security.
Significance:
Strengthened the legal and moral framework for resolving territorial, political and maritime disputes. Became a key reference in later dispute settlements, including South China Sea conflicts.
India has consistently advocated for peaceful resolution of international disputes. India follows a policy of non-alignment and peaceful co-existence, aligning with the principles of the Manila Declaration. India’s approach in case like the Kulbhushan Jadhav case and Indus Waters Treaty reflects commitment to international dispute resolution frameworks.
