India and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines established diplomatic relations in 1979 at independence. Ties operate primarily through Commonwealth and CARICOM frameworks, with Indian pharmaceutical exports, ITEC scholarships, and development cooperation forming the substantive links. The Indian High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago holds concurrent accreditation. Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has maintained a warm diplomatic posture toward India.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Estimates based on UN Comtrade data, 2023. Very small trade volumes; pharmaceuticals dominate India's exports.
$26m
Total bilateral trade in goods
$22m
India exports to country
$4m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.026bnin 2024 · click a bar to compare years
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AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1979, in 6 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Saint Vincent relations are stable and friendly at a modest level of engagement. Pharmaceutical exports, ITEC scholarships, and CARICOM-level diplomacy are the active links. India demonstrated goodwill through humanitarian support during the 2021 volcanic eruption. No new major bilateral initiative is underway.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalKingstown
Population110,000
RegionAmericas
Diplomatic tiesSince 1979
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