India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · CHAD
India & Chad
ITEC PARTNERAFRICA OUTREACHSAHEL ENGAGEMENT
India and Chad maintain diplomatic relations since 1960, with a relationship anchored in ITEC capacity building, modest trade, and multilateral coordination. Chad is a landlocked Sahel country facing persistent security challenges from Boko Haram, the Lake Chad Basin conflict, and Sudan spillover. India has interests in Chad's oil sector, and Indian peacekeepers have served in the region. The relationship is limited in scope but consistent within India's Africa engagement framework.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Chad 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. Chad is landlocked; much trade is indirect via Cameroon. India exports pharmaceuticals and textiles; Chad exports cotton and gum arabic.
~$80mn
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$65mn
India exports to country
~$15mn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.08bnin 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
India-Chad ties are modest but consistent, managed within India's Africa engagement framework. ITEC training, pharmaceutical trade, and UN coordination form the substantive content of the relationship. Chad's oil sector offers future commercial potential, though current production levels and security challenges limit near-term investment.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalN'Djamena
Population17 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1960
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