Strategic Partnership — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment	1976	Added 'international peace and security' to the Directive Principles of State Policy under Article 51, directing the state to promote international peace and maintain just and honorable relations between nations. This amendment provided constitutional foundation for India's engagement in strategic partnerships and multilateral cooperation.	Strengthened constitutional basis for India's international engagement and strategic partnerships by making international cooperation a constitutional directive, supporting the legal framework for comprehensive bilateral relationships like the India-EU Strategic Partnership.