India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · CAMEROON
India & Cameroon
ITEC PARTNERAFRICA OUTREACHINDIA-AFRICA FORUM
India and Cameroon share diplomatic relations since Cameroonian independence in 1960. The relationship is framed within India's Africa outreach policy and is sustained through ITEC capacity building, Lines of Credit for development projects, and trade in pharmaceuticals, machinery, and agricultural commodities. Cameroon is a gateway to Central and West African markets, and India views it as an important partner in a region where Chinese economic presence has grown substantially.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Cameroon actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Approximate figures. India exports pharmaceuticals, textiles, and machinery; Cameroon exports cocoa, timber, and agricultural commodities.
~$350mn
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$200mn
India exports to country
~$150mn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.35bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1960, in 5 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
Relations are stable and growing within India's Africa outreach framework. ITEC training, Lines of Credit, and pharmaceutical trade form the backbone of the relationship. Cameroon's position as a gateway to Central Africa makes it strategically relevant for India as competition with China for African partnerships intensifies. Agricultural and energy cooperation are nascent growth areas.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalYaoundé
Population27 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1960
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