India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · EQUATORIAL GUINEA
India & Equatorial Guinea
OIL EXPORTSITEC PARTNERINDIA-AFRICA FORUMWEST AFRICA OUTREACH
India and Equatorial Guinea have maintained diplomatic relations since Equatorial Guinea's independence in 1968. Sub-Saharan Africa's third-largest oil producer, Equatorial Guinea exports crude petroleum to India and receives Indian pharmaceuticals, machinery, and development assistance through ITEC. Bilateral ties are limited but growing within the India-Africa Forum framework, as India seeks to consolidate relationships across hydrocarbon-exporting African states.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Equatorial Guinea 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; dominated by crude oil imports from Equatorial Guinea. Source: DGFT, Ministry of Commerce.
~$150mn
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$20mn
India exports to country
~$130mn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.15bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1968, in 4 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Equatorial Guinea ties are limited but functional, centred on crude oil imports and modest Indian pharmaceutical exports. ITEC training and India-Africa Forum engagement provide a development cooperation framework. LNG export potential could make Equatorial Guinea a more significant energy partner for India in the medium term.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalMalabo
Population1.5 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1968
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