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 India |  Lebanon |
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| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy of India, Beirut, Lebanon | Embassy of Lebanon, New Delhi, India |
| Envoy | |
| Indian Ambassador to Lebanon Shri Mohammad Noor Rahman [1] | Lebanese Ambassador to India Mr. Rabie Narsh |
The Lebanese Republic and the Republic of India established diplomatic relations in 1954. [2] Lebanon maintains an embassy in New Delhi, [3] while India maintains one in Beirut. [4]
The fact that India kept its embassy in Beirut open and functioning throughout the Lebanese civil war from 1975 to 1990 (closing very briefly from 5 August to 16 October 1989), in contrast to the embassies of a large number of other countries, was greatly appreciated by Lebanon. Indian Battalion (INDBATT) have been deployed in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) since November 1998. INDBATT maintains 12 positions in its 107.6 km square AOR, which is divided into four parts. The UN troops complement but do not take over the tasks of Lebanon’s own army and police. [5]
Both countries have co-operated closely on various issues of mutual interest during their overlap in 2010 as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council. [5]
While the trade volume between the two countries has historically been relatively modest, there is recognition of the untapped opportunities that exist for deeper economic engagement. Both nations have expressed a desire to expand bilateral trade. [6]
Total volume of trade between India and Lebanon during Jan-Sept 2017 was $181 million. Bilateral trade in 2016 reached $293.10 million, with Indian exports to Lebanon at $280.09 million, and Indian imports at $13.01 million. [7]
During the fiscal year 2021–22, the bilateral trade volume between India and Lebanon reached a noteworthy $345.6 million. This trade dynamic was disproportionately favourable to India, consisting of Indian exports to Lebanon totaling $313.14 million, while Indian imports from Lebanon amounting to $32.46 million. A remarkable highlight was the significant surge in exports, showcasing a remarkable increase of over 64% from the preceding fiscal year, indicating the strengthening economic engagement between the two nations. [8]
The main exports from India are electric batteries, chemicals, pearls, precious stones and metals, machinery, pharmaceuticals, textile articles, plastic, food items, etc., and imports from Lebanon are base metals and articles thereof, miscellaneous manufactured articles, etc. [9]
During the last 26 years the exports of Lebanon to India have increased at an annualized rate of 18.5%, from $188k in 1995 to $15.5M in 2021 while the exports of India to Lebanon have increased at an annualized rate of 11.5%, from $17.2M in 1995 to $294M in 2021. [10]
In 2006, the Indian population in Lebanon declined due to the 2006 Lebanon War.
One Indian national was killed in the Israeli attacks on Lebanon during the 2006 Lebanon War. After assessing the security situation in the area, the Indian authorities acted expeditiously and made immediate arrangements for the safe evacuation of Indian nationals from Lebanon. Evacuees including Sri Lankans and Nepalis were first brought by Indian naval ships from the Lebanese capital of Beirut to Larnaca in Cyprus and then flown to India, under an Indian military-coordinated exercise dubbed as "Operation Sukoon." [11]
There are still 2000-2500 Indian nationals in Lebanon, with a majority of them employed as workers in the service sector, construction sector, and agriculture. [9]
India–Saudi Arabia relations, also referred to as Indian-Saudi relations or Indo-Saudi relations, are the bilateral relations between the Republic of India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Relations between the two nations are generally strong and close, especially in commercial interests. Indo-Saudi bilateral trade reached US$27.48 billion in the financial year 2017–18, up from US$25.1 billion in the preceding year. Saudi Arabia's exports to India stood at US$22.06 billion whereas India's exports were US$5.41 billion.
Italy–Lebanon relations are relations between Italy and Lebanon. Both countries are members of the Union for the Mediterranean. Italy consideres Hezbollah, a major force in Lebanon a terrorist organisation.
Diplomatic relations between India and Paraguay were established in 1961.
Angola–India relations refers to the international relations that exist between Angola and India.
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Economic relations between India and Czech Republic date back to the Middle Ages. People in both countries have always been interested in learning more about the history, language and culture of the other country. During the years after India's independence, Czechoslovakia also played a role as a vital economic partner. Today, both India and Czech Republic have established close relations when it comes to trade, investment and tourism.
India–Venezuela relations are the international relations that exist between the Republic of India and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
The Republic of India and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan signed their first bilateral agreement for cooperation and friendly relations in 1947. The agreement was formalized in 1950, when India became a republic, and full diplomatic relations were established between the two countries.
Dominican Republic–India relations are the international relations that exist between the Dominican Republic and India. The Dominican Republic maintains an embassy in New Delhi. Since January 2022, India maintains an embassy in Santo Domingo.
Gabon–India relations are the international relations that exist between Gabon and India. Gabon maintains an embassy in New Delhi. The Embassy of India in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is jointly accredited to Gabon. India also maintains an honorary consulate in Libreville.
Guinea–India relations are the bilateral relations between Guinea and India. India maintained an embassy in Conakry, but shut it down after more than 2 decades of operation in 1988. Subsequently, the Embassy of India in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire was jointly accredited to Guinea. Guinea opened its embassy in New Delhi in April 2012. India has maintained an honorary consul in Guinea since 1989.
Republic of Congo–India relations are the international relations that exist between India and the Congo. Congo maintains an embassy in New Delhi. India opened an embassy in Brazzaville in November 2019.
Burkina Faso–India relations refers to the international relations that exist between Burkina Faso and India. Burkina Faso maintains an embassy in New Delhi. India maintained an embassy in Ouagadougou from November 1996 until its closure in July 2002. Currently, India maintains an honorary consulate in Ouagadougou, which functions under the jurisdiction of the High Commission of India in Accra, Ghana.
Comoros–India relations are the international relations that exist between Comoros and India. The Embassy of India in Antananarivo, Madagascar is concurrently accredited to Comoros. India also maintains an Honorary Consulate General in Moroni. Comoros maintains an Honorary Consulate in New Delhi.
TheGambia–India relations refers to the international relations that exist between The Gambia and India. The Gambia maintains a High Commission in New Delhi. The Embassy of India in Dakar, Senegal is concurrently accredited to The Gambia, the only Anglophone country accredited to that mission. India also maintains an Honorary Consulate General in Banjul.
Honduras–India relations refers to the international relations that exist between Honduras and India. The Ambassador of India in Guatemala City is concurrently accredited to Honduras. India also maintains an Honorary Consul General in Tegucigalpa. Honduras is accredited to India from its embassy in Kuwait City.
Lebanon–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Lebanon has an embassy in Madrid, and Spain has an embassy in Beirut. Both countries are members of the Union for the Mediterranean.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Lebanese Republic in diplomatic, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.
Greece–Portugal relations refer to bilateral relations between Greece and Portugal. The diplomatic relations between the two countries date back to 1835, following the independence of Greece. The Greek government sought to establish diplomatic relations with Portugal, and nominated the Count Andreas Metaxas as the first Greek Ambassador non-resident in Lisbon. On 29 May 1924, Portugal recognized, de jure and de facto, the Second Hellenic Republic,. It has kept diplomatic relations with Greece until the present day. Portugal and Greece maintain a strong diplomatic relationship, strengthened by the fact that both countries are present in multiple international organizations, such as the Council of Europe, European Union, NATO and the United Nations.
Germany–Lebanon relations are "traditionally friendly" and "very close", according to the German Foreign Office. For Lebanon, Germany is one of the most important donor countries for the care of the numerous refugees in the country. Among the Arabs in Germany, the Lebanese are among the largest groups with almost 160,000 members (2021).
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