India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · COOK ISLANDS
India & Cook Islands
FIPICPACIFIC OUTREACHSIDS PARTNER
India and the Cook Islands maintain diplomatic relations within India's Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) framework, established in 2014. The Cook Islands is a small self-governing island territory in free association with New Zealand, with a population of approximately 17,000. India's engagement with the Cook Islands is part of its broader Pacific island outreach strategy focused on capacity building, climate solidarity, and establishing a strategic presence in the Pacific.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Cook Islands actually work together
3 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Cook Islands has a tiny economy. Pharmaceutical and food aid are the primary India-Cook Islands flows. Commercial trade statistics are not separately published.
Negligible
Total bilateral trade in goods
Negligible
India exports to country
Negligible
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.001bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1975, in 4 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India's relationship with the Cook Islands is developing within the FIPIC framework, driven by strategic interest in Pacific island engagement. Development assistance, climate solidarity, and ITEC training form the practical content. The relationship has limited commercial dimensions but carries growing strategic significance as Indo-Pacific competition intensifies.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalAvarua
Population17,000
RegionOceania
Diplomatic tiesSince 1975
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