India and Solomon Islands established diplomatic relations in 1978 at the country's independence from Britain. The relationship operates through FIPIC and Commonwealth frameworks, with ITEC scholarships and development grants forming the substantive links. Solomon Islands has gained strategic salience in the Indo-Pacific since its 2022 security agreement with China — a development closely watched by India and its Quad partners — making Pacific island diplomacy a more consequential dimension of Indian foreign policy.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Solomon Islands 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 and manufactured goods dominate India's exports.
$22m
Total bilateral trade in goods
$15m
India exports to country
$7m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.022bnin 2024 · click a bar to compare years
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AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1978, in 5 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
Solomon Islands has acquired strategic significance in India's foreign policy beyond its modest bilateral weight, owing to the China security agreement and broader Pacific geopolitical dynamics. FIPIC engagement has deepened and the FIPIC-III grant package provides a tangible development contribution. The new Manele administration's more balanced posture creates openings for Indian partnership. No resident Indian mission is established.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
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QUICK FACTS
CapitalHoniara
Population720,000
RegionOceania
Diplomatic tiesSince 1978
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