India and Guinea have maintained diplomatic relations since Guinea's independence in 1958, with cooperation grounded in India-Africa Forum Summit frameworks, ITEC technical training and, most significantly, Guinea's position as the world's largest bauxite reserve holder. India's aluminium industry has a direct stake in Guinea's mining sector, and bilateral engagement has grown alongside India's broader Africa policy pivot.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and 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 based on UN Comtrade and OEC data for 2023. Mineral imports may be underreported due to third-party trading.
~$420m
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$100m
India exports to country
~$320m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.42bnin FY24 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1958, in 6 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
The India-Guinea relationship is driven primarily by mineral trade, with bauxite exports to India's aluminium sector providing the largest bilateral economic linkage. The 2021 coup introduced political risk but has not disrupted trade flows. ITEC cooperation continues within the India-Africa Framework. A formal mining investment agreement and stronger people-to-people ties remain underdeveloped.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalConakry
Population13 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1958
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