India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · COMOROS
India & Comoros
IORA PARTNERINDIAN OCEANITECSIDS SOLIDARITY
India and Comoros maintain diplomatic relations since 1976, with a relationship anchored in Indian Ocean solidarity, ITEC capacity building, and India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) maritime policy. Comoros is a member of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), in which India plays a leading role. The Indian Ocean archipelago's strategic position between Madagascar and Mozambique gives it significance in India's extended maritime neighbourhood.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Comoros 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. Comoros is a small island economy highly dependent on imports. India supplies essential goods.
~$30mn
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$28mn
India exports to country
~$2mn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.03bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1976, in 5 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Comoros relations are developing positively within India's Indian Ocean neighbourhood policy framework. Maritime cooperation, ITEC training, and ISA membership form the substantive pillars. The relationship remains modest in commercial terms but carries strategic significance as part of India's western Indian Ocean presence.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalMoroni
Population900,000
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1976
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