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	{{Infobox Bilateral relations\|India - Eswatini\|India\|Eswatini\|map=India Swaziland Locator.png}}		{{Infobox Bilateral relations\|India - Eswatini\|India\|Eswatini\|map=India Swaziland Locator.png}}

	'''Eswatini–India relations''' refers to the [[international relations]] that exist between [[Eswatini]] and [[India]]. India also maintains a resident High Commission in [[Mbabane]] established on 13 August 2019.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Ministers for Yoga Day\|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/sunday-observer/20150621/281608124073531\|website=PressReader\|publisher=Sunday Observer\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=21 June 2015}}</ref> Eswatini does not have a [[diplomatic mission]] in India.<ref>{{cite web\|title=SD embraces Yoga as nation works towards Vision 2022\|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/swazi-observer/20150623/282965333741651\|website=PressReader\|publisher=Swazi Observer\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=23 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal\|title=India-Swaziland relations\|url=http://mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_Dec2014.pdf\|journal=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=13 May 2021}}</ref>		'''Eswatini–India relations''' refers to the [[international relations]] that exist between [[Eswatini]] and [[India]]. India also maintains a resident High Commission in [[Mbabane]] established on 13 August, 2019.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Ministers for Yoga Day\|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/sunday-observer/20150621/281608124073531\|website=PressReader\|publisher=Sunday Observer\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=21 June 2015}}</ref> Eswatini does not have a [[diplomatic mission]] in India.<ref>{{cite web\|title=SD embraces Yoga as nation works towards Vision 2022\|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/swazi-observer/20150623/282965333741651\|website=PressReader\|publisher=Swazi Observer\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=23 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal\|title=India-Swaziland relations\|url=http://mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_Dec2014.pdf\|journal=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=13 May 2021}}</ref>


	== History ==		== History ==
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	King Mswati III met with Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] during the second [[India–Africa Forum Summit]] in [[Addis Ababa]], Ethiopia in May 2011. He made the first ever visit by a Swazi King to India in October–November 2015 to attend the [[third India Africa Forum Summit]] in [[New Delhi]]. Mswati met with the then President [[Pranab Mukherjee]] on 27 October, and with Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] on the following day.<ref name="MEA2016" /><ref>{{cite web\|title=King of Swaziland calls on the President\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=130011\|website=Press Information Bureau\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=28 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=3rd India Africa Forum Summit is a historic occasion: Prez to King of Swaziland\|url=http://www.uniindia.com/3rd-india-africa-forum-summit-is-a-historic-occasion-prez-to-king-of-swaziland/india/news/251520.html\|website=United News of India\|access-date=9 April 2017\|location=New Delhi\|date=28 October 2015}}</ref> Apart from other government officials, the King was accompanied by 15 wives, 30 children and 100 servants.<ref name="IE" /> Mswati made his second visit to India in March 2017, accompanied by a 70-member delegation including ministers of foreign affairs, trade, economic planning, health and agriculture. Unlike the previous visit, the King brought only one of his wives and one child. ''[[The Indian Express]]'' described the move as a sign that the trip was "strictly business".<ref name="IE" /> Mswati met with Prime Minister Modi and President Mukherjee,<ref>{{cite web\|title=President Mukherjee calls on King of Swaziland to promote Indian investments\|url=http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-NA/MzAzNjQy/president-mukherjee-calls-on-king-of-swaziland-to-promote-indian-investments.html\|website=ANI News\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=10 March 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409201853/http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-NA/MzAzNjQy/president-mukherjee-calls-on-king-of-swaziland-to-promote-indian-investments.html\|archive-date=9 April 2017\|url-status=dead}}</ref> was the guest of honour at the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.eurasiareview.com/03042017-india-in-africa-can-the-tortoise-catch-up-analysis/\|title=India In Africa: Can The Tortoise Catch Up? – Analysis\|date=3 April 2017\|website=Eurasia Review\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Combined GDP of India, Africa would be $35 tn by 2050: President\|url=https://www.thedollarbusiness.com/news/combined-gdp-of-india-africa-would-be-35-tn-by-2050-president/49668\|website=The Dollar Business\|access-date=9 April 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.observer.org.sz/news/86433-his-majesty-in-india.html\|title=HIS MAJESTY IN INDIA\|date=9 March 2017\|website=Swazi Observer\|last1=Simon\|first1=Shabangu\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref> and also participated in [[Holi]] festivities. He also visited [[Anand, Gujarat]] to learn about animal husbandry and dairy farming practices, as well as [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gurgaon]]. Mswati sought India's assistance to establish a science park and renewable energy infrastructure in Eswatini.<ref name="IE">{{cite web\|title=Swaziland King on second India visit in 2 years\|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/swaziland-king-on-second-india-visit-in-2-years-4562832/\|website=The Indian Express\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=10 March 2017}}</ref> Following his return to Eswatini, Mswati stated that Eswatini would benefit from the [[Swazi lilangeni\|SZL]] 131 billion financial assistance that India had pledged to African countries at the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.observer.org.sz/news/86593-sd-to-benefit-from-e131-billion-from-india.html\|title=SD to benefit from E131 billion from India\|date=17 March 2017\|website=Swazi Observer\|last1=Simon\|first1=Shabangu\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>		King Mswati III met with Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] during the second [[India–Africa Forum Summit]] in [[Addis Ababa]], Ethiopia in May 2011. He made the first ever visit by a Swazi King to India in October–November 2015 to attend the [[third India Africa Forum Summit]] in [[New Delhi]]. Mswati met with the then President [[Pranab Mukherjee]] on 27 October, and with Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] on the following day.<ref name="MEA2016" /><ref>{{cite web\|title=King of Swaziland calls on the President\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=130011\|website=Press Information Bureau\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=28 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=3rd India Africa Forum Summit is a historic occasion: Prez to King of Swaziland\|url=http://www.uniindia.com/3rd-india-africa-forum-summit-is-a-historic-occasion-prez-to-king-of-swaziland/india/news/251520.html\|website=United News of India\|access-date=9 April 2017\|location=New Delhi\|date=28 October 2015}}</ref> Apart from other government officials, the King was accompanied by 15 wives, 30 children and 100 servants.<ref name="IE" /> Mswati made his second visit to India in March 2017, accompanied by a 70-member delegation including ministers of foreign affairs, trade, economic planning, health and agriculture. Unlike the previous visit, the King brought only one of his wives and one child. ''[[The Indian Express]]'' described the move as a sign that the trip was "strictly business".<ref name="IE" /> Mswati met with Prime Minister Modi and President Mukherjee,<ref>{{cite web\|title=President Mukherjee calls on King of Swaziland to promote Indian investments\|url=http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-NA/MzAzNjQy/president-mukherjee-calls-on-king-of-swaziland-to-promote-indian-investments.html\|website=ANI News\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=10 March 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409201853/http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-NA/MzAzNjQy/president-mukherjee-calls-on-king-of-swaziland-to-promote-indian-investments.html\|archive-date=9 April 2017\|url-status=dead}}</ref> was the guest of honour at the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.eurasiareview.com/03042017-india-in-africa-can-the-tortoise-catch-up-analysis/\|title=India In Africa: Can The Tortoise Catch Up? – Analysis\|date=3 April 2017\|website=Eurasia Review\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Combined GDP of India, Africa would be $35 tn by 2050: President\|url=https://www.thedollarbusiness.com/news/combined-gdp-of-india-africa-would-be-35-tn-by-2050-president/49668\|website=The Dollar Business\|access-date=9 April 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.observer.org.sz/news/86433-his-majesty-in-india.html\|title=HIS MAJESTY IN INDIA\|date=9 March 2017\|website=Swazi Observer\|last1=Simon\|first1=Shabangu\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref> and also participated in [[Holi]] festivities. He also visited [[Anand, Gujarat]] to learn about animal husbandry and dairy farming practices, as well as [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gurgaon]]. Mswati sought India's assistance to establish a science park and renewable energy infrastructure in Eswatini.<ref name="IE">{{cite web\|title=Swaziland King on second India visit in 2 years\|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/swaziland-king-on-second-india-visit-in-2-years-4562832/\|website=The Indian Express\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=10 March 2017}}</ref> Following his return to Eswatini, Mswati stated that Eswatini would benefit from the [[Swazi lilangeni\|SZL]] 131 billion financial assistance that India had pledged to African countries at the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.observer.org.sz/news/86593-sd-to-benefit-from-e131-billion-from-india.html\|title=SD to benefit from E131 billion from India\|date=17 March 2017\|website=Swazi Observer\|last1=Simon\|first1=Shabangu\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>

	India voted against Eswatini's proposal to legalise the international sale of [[white rhino]] horns at the 17th Conference of the Parties (CoP 17) of the [[CITES\|Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora]] (CITES) held in [[Johannesburg\|Johannesburg, South Africa]] in October 2016. The proposal was defeated with 100 countries voting against, 26 in favour and 17 abstained.<ref>{{cite ~~web~~\|last1=Welfare\|first1=International Fund for Animal\|title=CITES parties reject Swaziland request to trade in white rhino horn\|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cites-parties-reject-swaziland-request-to-trade-in-white-rhino-horn-300338927.html\|website=www.prnewswire.com\|access-date=9 April 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=You are being redirected...\|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/nepal-india-bhutan-indonesia-oppose-swaziland-bid-sell-rhino-horn-un-meeting/\|website=The Himalayan Times\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>		India voted against Eswatini's proposal to legalise the international sale of [[white rhino]] horns at the 17th Conference of the Parties (CoP 17) of the [[CITES\|Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora]] (CITES) held in [[Johannesburg\|Johannesburg, South Africa]] in October 2016. The proposal was defeated with 100 countries voting against, 26 in favour and 17 abstained.<ref>{{cite press release\|last1=Welfare\|first1=International Fund for Animal\|title=CITES parties reject Swaziland request to trade in white rhino horn\|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cites-parties-reject-swaziland-request-to-trade-in-white-rhino-horn-300338927.html\|website=www.prnewswire.com\|access-date=9 April 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=You are being redirected...\|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/nepal-india-bhutan-indonesia-oppose-swaziland-bid-sell-rhino-horn-un-meeting/\|website=The Himalayan Times\|date=4 October 2016 \|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>

	Eswatini supports India's candidature for a permanent seat in the [[United Nations Security Council\|UN Security Council]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=India-Africa Forum Summit Historic, Says President Pranab Mukherjee\|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-africa-forum-summit-historic-says-president-pranab-mukherjee-1237341\|website=NDTV\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>		Eswatini supports India's candidature for a permanent seat in the [[United Nations Security Council\|UN Security Council]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=India-Africa Forum Summit Historic, Says President Pranab Mukherjee\|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-africa-forum-summit-historic-says-president-pranab-mukherjee-1237341\|website=NDTV\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>
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	As of December 2016, there are around 800 Indians in Eswatini, of whom about 300 are Indian citizens and 500 are people of [[Indian people\|Indian]] origin that have acquired Swazi citizenship. The Indian community is primarily involved in business. Some Indians also work in Swazi Government departments and hospitals, and a few are professors teaching at the [[University of Eswatini]].<ref name="MEA2016">{{cite web\|title=India - Swaziland Relations\|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_13_01_2016.pdf\|website=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=13 January 2016}}</ref>		As of December 2016, there are around 800 Indians in Eswatini, of whom about 300 are Indian citizens and 500 are people of [[Indian people\|Indian]] origin that have acquired Swazi citizenship. The Indian community is primarily involved in business. Some Indians also work in Swazi Government departments and hospitals, and a few are professors teaching at the [[University of Eswatini]].<ref name="MEA2016">{{cite web\|title=India - Swaziland Relations\|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_13_01_2016.pdf\|website=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=13 January 2016}}</ref>

			==See also==
			*[[High Commission of India, Mbabane\|Indian High Commission in Mbabane, Eswatini]]

	==References==		==References==
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	'''Eswatini–India relations''' refers to the [[international relations]] that exist between [[Eswatini]] and [[India]]. India also maintains a resident High Commission in [[Mbabane]] established on 13 August, 2019.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Ministers for Yoga Day\|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/sunday-observer/20150621/281608124073531\|website=PressReader\|publisher=Sunday Observer\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=21 June 2015}}</ref> Eswatini does not have a [[diplomatic mission]] in India.<ref>{{cite web\|title=SD embraces Yoga as nation works towards Vision 2022\|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/swazi-observer/20150623/282965333741651\|website=PressReader\|publisher=Swazi Observer\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=23 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal\|title=India-Swaziland relations\|url=http://mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_Dec2014.pdf\|journal=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=13 May 2021}}</ref>		'''Eswatini–India relations''' refers to the [[international relations]] that exist between [[Eswatini]] and [[India]]. India also maintains a resident High Commission in [[Mbabane]] established on 13 August 2019.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Ministers for Yoga Day\|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/sunday-observer/20150621/281608124073531\|website=PressReader\|publisher=Sunday Observer\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=21 June 2015}}</ref> Eswatini does not have a [[diplomatic mission]] in India.<ref>{{cite web\|title=SD embraces Yoga as nation works towards Vision 2022\|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/swazi-observer/20150623/282965333741651\|website=PressReader\|publisher=Swazi Observer\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=23 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal\|title=India-Swaziland relations\|url=http://mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_Dec2014.pdf\|journal=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=13 May 2021}}</ref>


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	As of December 2016, there are around 800 Indians in Eswatini, of whom about 300 are Indian citizens and 500 are people of [[Indian people\|Indian]] origin that have acquired Swazi citizenship. The Indian community is primarily involved in business. Some Indians also work in Swazi Government departments and hospitals, and a few are professors teaching at the [[University of Eswatini]].<ref name="MEA2016">{{cite web\|title=India - Swaziland Relations\|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_13_01_2016.pdf\|website=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=13 January 2016}}</ref>		As of December 2016, there are around 800 Indians in Eswatini, of whom about 300 are Indian citizens and 500 are people of [[Indian people\|Indian]] origin that have acquired Swazi citizenship. The Indian community is primarily involved in business. Some Indians also work in Swazi Government departments and hospitals, and a few are professors teaching at the [[University of Eswatini]].<ref name="MEA2016">{{cite web\|title=India - Swaziland Relations\|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_13_01_2016.pdf\|website=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=13 January 2016}}</ref>

	~~==See also==~~
	*[[High Commission of India, Mbabane\|Indian High Commission in Mbabane, Eswatini]]

	==References==		==References==

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	As of December 2016, there are around 800 Indians in Eswatini, of whom about 300 are Indian citizens and 500 are people of [[Indian people\|Indian]] origin that have acquired Swazi citizenship. The Indian community is primarily involved in business. Some Indians also work in Swazi Government departments and hospitals, and a few are professors teaching at the [[University of Eswatini]].<ref name="MEA2016">{{cite web\|title=India - Swaziland Relations\|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_13_01_2016.pdf\|website=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=13 January 2016}}</ref>		As of December 2016, there are around 800 Indians in Eswatini, of whom about 300 are Indian citizens and 500 are people of [[Indian people\|Indian]] origin that have acquired Swazi citizenship. The Indian community is primarily involved in business. Some Indians also work in Swazi Government departments and hospitals, and a few are professors teaching at the [[University of Eswatini]].<ref name="MEA2016">{{cite web\|title=India - Swaziland Relations\|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_13_01_2016.pdf\|website=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=13 January 2016}}</ref>

			==See also==
			*[[High Commission of India, Mbabane\|Indian High Commission in Mbabane, Eswatini]]

	==References==		==References==

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	~~{{Short description\|1=Diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Eswatini and the Republic of India}}~~

	{{Infobox Bilateral relations\|India - Eswatini\|India\|Eswatini\|map=India Swaziland Locator.png}}		{{Infobox Bilateral relations\|India - Eswatini\|India\|Eswatini\|map=India Swaziland Locator.png}}

	'''Eswatini–India relations''' refers to the [[international relations]] that exist between [[Eswatini]] and [[India]]. India also maintains a resident High Commission in [[Mbabane]] established on 13 August, 2019.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Ministers for Yoga Day\|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/sunday-observer/20150621/281608124073531\|website=PressReader\|publisher=Sunday Observer\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=21 June 2015}}</ref> ~~Swaziland~~ does not have a [[diplomatic mission]] in India.<ref>{{cite web\|title=SD embraces Yoga as nation works towards Vision 2022\|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/swazi-observer/20150623/282965333741651\|website=PressReader\|publisher=Swazi Observer\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=23 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal\|title=India-Swaziland relations\|url=http://mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_Dec2014.pdf\|journal=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=13 May 2021}}</ref>		'''Eswatini–India relations''' refers to the [[international relations]] that exist between [[Eswatini]] and [[India]]. India also maintains a resident High Commission in [[Mbabane]] established on 13 August, 2019.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Ministers for Yoga Day\|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/sunday-observer/20150621/281608124073531\|website=PressReader\|publisher=Sunday Observer\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=21 June 2015}}</ref> Eswatini does not have a [[diplomatic mission]] in India.<ref>{{cite web\|title=SD embraces Yoga as nation works towards Vision 2022\|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/swazi-observer/20150623/282965333741651\|website=PressReader\|publisher=Swazi Observer\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=23 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal\|title=India-Swaziland relations\|url=http://mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_Dec2014.pdf\|journal=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=13 May 2021}}</ref>


	== History ==		== History ==

	The majority of the diplomatic visits between the two countries have been visits by Swazi officials, often to attend the annual CII-EXIM Bank Africa Conclaves and other multilateral events. From India, the highest level visits to ~~Swaziland~~ have been at the level of minister of state. The Minister of State for External Affairs [[Preneet Kaur]] and the Minister of State for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation visited ~~Swaziland~~ in May 2011 and July 2015 respectively. Both ministers met with King [[Mswati III]].<ref name="MEA2016" />		The majority of the diplomatic visits between the two countries have been visits by Swazi officials, often to attend the annual CII-EXIM Bank Africa Conclaves and other multilateral events. From India, the highest level visits to Eswatini have been at the level of minister of state. The Minister of State for External Affairs [[Preneet Kaur]] and the Minister of State for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation visited Eswatini in May 2011 and July 2015 respectively. Both ministers met with King [[Mswati III]].<ref name="MEA2016" />

	King Mswati III met with Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] during the second [[India–Africa Forum Summit]] in [[Addis Ababa]], Ethiopia in May 2011. He made the first ever visit by a Swazi King to India in October–November 2015 to attend the [[third India Africa Forum Summit]] in [[New Delhi]]. Mswati met with the then President [[Pranab Mukherjee]] on 27 October, and with Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] on the following day.<ref name="MEA2016" /><ref>{{cite web\|title=King of Swaziland calls on the President\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=130011\|website=Press Information Bureau\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=28 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=3rd India Africa Forum Summit is a historic occasion: Prez to King of Swaziland\|url=http://www.uniindia.com/3rd-india-africa-forum-summit-is-a-historic-occasion-prez-to-king-of-swaziland/india/news/251520.html\|website=United News of India\|access-date=9 April 2017\|location=New Delhi\|date=28 October 2015}}</ref> Apart from other government officials, the King was accompanied by 15 wives, 30 children and 100 servants.<ref name="IE" /> Mswati made his second visit to India in March 2017, accompanied by a 70-member delegation including ministers of foreign affairs, trade, economic planning, health and agriculture. Unlike the previous visit, the King brought only one of his wives and one child. ''[[The Indian Express]]'' described the move as a sign that the trip was "strictly business".<ref name="IE" /> Mswati met with Prime Minister Modi and President Mukherjee,<ref>{{cite web\|title=President Mukherjee calls on King of Swaziland to promote Indian investments\|url=http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-NA/MzAzNjQy/president-mukherjee-calls-on-king-of-swaziland-to-promote-indian-investments.html\|website=ANI News\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=10 March 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409201853/http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-NA/MzAzNjQy/president-mukherjee-calls-on-king-of-swaziland-to-promote-indian-investments.html\|archive-date=9 April 2017\|url-status=dead}}</ref> was the guest of honour at the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.eurasiareview.com/03042017-india-in-africa-can-the-tortoise-catch-up-analysis/\|title=India In Africa: Can The Tortoise Catch Up? – Analysis\|date=3 April 2017\|website=Eurasia Review\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Combined GDP of India, Africa would be $35 tn by 2050: President\|url=https://www.thedollarbusiness.com/news/combined-gdp-of-india-africa-would-be-35-tn-by-2050-president/49668\|website=The Dollar Business\|access-date=9 April 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.observer.org.sz/news/86433-his-majesty-in-india.html\|title=HIS MAJESTY IN INDIA\|date=9 March 2017\|website=Swazi Observer\|last1=Simon\|first1=Shabangu\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref> and also participated in [[Holi]] festivities. He also visited [[Anand, Gujarat]] to learn about animal husbandry and dairy farming practices, as well as [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gurgaon]]. Mswati sought India's assistance to establish a science park and renewable energy infrastructure in ~~Swaziland~~.<ref name="IE">{{cite web\|title=Swaziland King on second India visit in 2 years\|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/swaziland-king-on-second-india-visit-in-2-years-4562832/\|website=The Indian Express\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=10 March 2017}}</ref> Following his return to ~~Swaziland~~, Mswati stated that ~~Swaziland~~ would benefit from the [[Swazi lilangeni\|SZL]] 131 billion financial assistance that India had pledged to African countries at the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.observer.org.sz/news/86593-sd-to-benefit-from-e131-billion-from-india.html\|title=SD to benefit from E131 billion from India\|date=17 March 2017\|website=Swazi Observer\|last1=Simon\|first1=Shabangu\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>		King Mswati III met with Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] during the second [[India–Africa Forum Summit]] in [[Addis Ababa]], Ethiopia in May 2011. He made the first ever visit by a Swazi King to India in October–November 2015 to attend the [[third India Africa Forum Summit]] in [[New Delhi]]. Mswati met with the then President [[Pranab Mukherjee]] on 27 October, and with Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] on the following day.<ref name="MEA2016" /><ref>{{cite web\|title=King of Swaziland calls on the President\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=130011\|website=Press Information Bureau\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=28 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=3rd India Africa Forum Summit is a historic occasion: Prez to King of Swaziland\|url=http://www.uniindia.com/3rd-india-africa-forum-summit-is-a-historic-occasion-prez-to-king-of-swaziland/india/news/251520.html\|website=United News of India\|access-date=9 April 2017\|location=New Delhi\|date=28 October 2015}}</ref> Apart from other government officials, the King was accompanied by 15 wives, 30 children and 100 servants.<ref name="IE" /> Mswati made his second visit to India in March 2017, accompanied by a 70-member delegation including ministers of foreign affairs, trade, economic planning, health and agriculture. Unlike the previous visit, the King brought only one of his wives and one child. ''[[The Indian Express]]'' described the move as a sign that the trip was "strictly business".<ref name="IE" /> Mswati met with Prime Minister Modi and President Mukherjee,<ref>{{cite web\|title=President Mukherjee calls on King of Swaziland to promote Indian investments\|url=http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-NA/MzAzNjQy/president-mukherjee-calls-on-king-of-swaziland-to-promote-indian-investments.html\|website=ANI News\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=10 March 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409201853/http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-NA/MzAzNjQy/president-mukherjee-calls-on-king-of-swaziland-to-promote-indian-investments.html\|archive-date=9 April 2017\|url-status=dead}}</ref> was the guest of honour at the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.eurasiareview.com/03042017-india-in-africa-can-the-tortoise-catch-up-analysis/\|title=India In Africa: Can The Tortoise Catch Up? – Analysis\|date=3 April 2017\|website=Eurasia Review\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Combined GDP of India, Africa would be $35 tn by 2050: President\|url=https://www.thedollarbusiness.com/news/combined-gdp-of-india-africa-would-be-35-tn-by-2050-president/49668\|website=The Dollar Business\|access-date=9 April 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.observer.org.sz/news/86433-his-majesty-in-india.html\|title=HIS MAJESTY IN INDIA\|date=9 March 2017\|website=Swazi Observer\|last1=Simon\|first1=Shabangu\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref> and also participated in [[Holi]] festivities. He also visited [[Anand, Gujarat]] to learn about animal husbandry and dairy farming practices, as well as [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gurgaon]]. Mswati sought India's assistance to establish a science park and renewable energy infrastructure in Eswatini.<ref name="IE">{{cite web\|title=Swaziland King on second India visit in 2 years\|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/swaziland-king-on-second-india-visit-in-2-years-4562832/\|website=The Indian Express\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=10 March 2017}}</ref> Following his return to Eswatini, Mswati stated that Eswatini would benefit from the [[Swazi lilangeni\|SZL]] 131 billion financial assistance that India had pledged to African countries at the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.observer.org.sz/news/86593-sd-to-benefit-from-e131-billion-from-india.html\|title=SD to benefit from E131 billion from India\|date=17 March 2017\|website=Swazi Observer\|last1=Simon\|first1=Shabangu\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>

	India voted against ~~Swaziland~~'s proposal to legalise the international sale of [[white rhino]] horns at the 17th Conference of the Parties (CoP 17) of the [[CITES\|Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora]] (CITES) held in [[Johannesburg\|Johannesburg, South Africa]] in October 2016. The proposal was defeated with 100 countries voting against, 26 in favour and 17 abstained.<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Welfare\|first1=International Fund for Animal\|title=CITES parties reject Swaziland request to trade in white rhino horn\|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cites-parties-reject-swaziland-request-to-trade-in-white-rhino-horn-300338927.html\|website=www.prnewswire.com\|access-date=9 April 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=You are being redirected...\|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/nepal-india-bhutan-indonesia-oppose-swaziland-bid-sell-rhino-horn-un-meeting/\|website=The Himalayan Times\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>		India voted against Eswatini's proposal to legalise the international sale of [[white rhino]] horns at the 17th Conference of the Parties (CoP 17) of the [[CITES\|Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora]] (CITES) held in [[Johannesburg\|Johannesburg, South Africa]] in October 2016. The proposal was defeated with 100 countries voting against, 26 in favour and 17 abstained.<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Welfare\|first1=International Fund for Animal\|title=CITES parties reject Swaziland request to trade in white rhino horn\|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cites-parties-reject-swaziland-request-to-trade-in-white-rhino-horn-300338927.html\|website=www.prnewswire.com\|access-date=9 April 2017\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=You are being redirected...\|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/nepal-india-bhutan-indonesia-oppose-swaziland-bid-sell-rhino-horn-un-meeting/\|website=The Himalayan Times\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>

	~~Swaziland~~ supports India's candidature for a permanent seat in the [[United Nations Security Council\|UN Security Council]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=India-Africa Forum Summit Historic, Says President Pranab Mukherjee\|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-africa-forum-summit-historic-says-president-pranab-mukherjee-1237341\|website=NDTV\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>		Eswatini supports India's candidature for a permanent seat in the [[United Nations Security Council\|UN Security Council]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=India-Africa Forum Summit Historic, Says President Pranab Mukherjee\|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-africa-forum-summit-historic-says-president-pranab-mukherjee-1237341\|website=NDTV\|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>

	== Trade ==		== Trade ==

	[[Bilateral trade]] between India and ~~Swaziland~~ totaled US$61.97 million in 2014–15, declining by 58% from the previous fiscal year. India exported $39.94 million worth of goods to ~~Swaziland~~, and imported $22.03 million. While India's exports to ~~Swaziland~~ grew by 76.49% from 2013–14 to 2014–15, its imports from the country declined by 82.35% during the same period. The main commodities exported by India to ~~Swaziland~~ are pharmaceutical products, gold and precious metal jewellery, pearl/semi-precious stones, industrial machinery, fertilizers, Shellac, organic chemicals, aluminum products and electric machinery and equipment. The major commodities imported by India from ~~Swaziland~~ are industrial machinery, gold, residual chemical, medical and scientific instruments, pharmaceuticals, organic chemicals, electrical machinery, electronic instruments, pearls and semi-precious stones.<ref name="MEA2016" />		[[Bilateral trade]] between India and Eswatini totaled US$61.97 million in 2014–15, declining by 58% from the previous fiscal year. India exported $39.94 million worth of goods to Eswatini, and imported $22.03 million. While India's exports to Eswatini grew by 76.49% from 2013–14 to 2014–15, its imports from the country declined by 82.35% during the same period. The main commodities exported by India to Eswatini are pharmaceutical products, gold and precious metal jewellery, pearl/semi-precious stones, industrial machinery, fertilizers, Shellac, organic chemicals, aluminum products and electric machinery and equipment. The major commodities imported by India from Eswatini are industrial machinery, gold, residual chemical, medical and scientific instruments, pharmaceuticals, organic chemicals, electrical machinery, electronic instruments, pearls and semi-precious stones.<ref name="MEA2016" />

	== Foreign aid ==		== Foreign aid ==

	India has extended two lines of credit to ~~Swaziland~~ - $20 million to establish an information technology park, and $37.9 million for an agriculture development and mechanization project.<ref name="MEA2016"/>		India has extended two lines of credit to Eswatini - $20 million to establish an information technology park, and $37.9 million for an agriculture development and mechanization project.<ref name="MEA2016"/>

	Citizens of ~~Swaziland~~ are eligible for [[Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme]] and [[Indian Council for Cultural Relations]] scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral studies in India.<ref name="MEA2016"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.iccr.gov.in/content/africa-scholarships\|title=Africa Scholarships\|website=Indian Council for Cultural Relations\|language=en\|access-date=9 April 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512210421/http://iccr.gov.in/content/africa-scholarships\|archive-date=12 May 2017\|url-status=dead}}</ref>		Citizens of Eswatini are eligible for [[Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme]] and [[Indian Council for Cultural Relations]] scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral studies in India.<ref name="MEA2016"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.iccr.gov.in/content/africa-scholarships\|title=Africa Scholarships\|website=Indian Council for Cultural Relations\|language=en\|access-date=9 April 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512210421/http://iccr.gov.in/content/africa-scholarships\|archive-date=12 May 2017\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	== Indians in ~~Swaziland~~ ==		== Indians in Eswatini ==

	As of December 2016, there are around 800 Indians in ~~Swaziland~~, of whom about 300 are Indian citizens and 500 are people of [[Indian people\|Indian]] origin that have acquired [[Swazi citizenship]]. The Indian community is primarily involved in business. Some Indians also work in Swazi Government departments and hospitals, and a few are professors teaching at the [[University of Eswatini]].<ref name="MEA2016">{{cite web\|title=India - Swaziland Relations\|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_13_01_2016.pdf\|website=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=13 January 2016}}</ref>		As of December 2016, there are around 800 Indians in Eswatini, of whom about 300 are Indian citizens and 500 are people of [[Indian people\|Indian]] origin that have acquired Swazi citizenship. The Indian community is primarily involved in business. Some Indians also work in Swazi Government departments and hospitals, and a few are professors teaching at the [[University of Eswatini]].<ref name="MEA2016">{{cite web\|title=India - Swaziland Relations\|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_13_01_2016.pdf\|website=Ministry of External Affairs\|access-date=9 April 2017\|date=13 January 2016}}</ref>

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{{Short description|1=Diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Eswatini and the Republic of India}}

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'''Eswatini–India relations''' refers to the [[international relations]] that exist between [[Eswatini]] and [[India]]. India also maintains a resident High Commission in [[Mbabane]] established on 13 August, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ministers for Yoga Day|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/sunday-observer/20150621/281608124073531|website=PressReader|publisher=Sunday Observer|access-date=9 April 2017|date=21 June 2015}}</ref> Swaziland does not have a [[diplomatic mission]] in India.<ref>{{cite web|title=SD embraces Yoga as nation works towards Vision 2022|url=https://www.pressreader.com/swaziland/swazi-observer/20150623/282965333741651|website=PressReader|publisher=Swazi Observer|access-date=9 April 2017|date=23 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|title=India-Swaziland relations|url=http://mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_Dec2014.pdf|journal=Ministry of External Affairs|access-date=13 May 2021}}</ref>

== History ==

The majority of the diplomatic visits between the two countries have been visits by Swazi officials, often to attend the annual CII-EXIM Bank Africa Conclaves and other multilateral events. From India, the highest level visits to Swaziland have been at the level of minister of state. The Minister of State for External Affairs [[Preneet Kaur]] and the Minister of State for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation visited Swaziland in May 2011 and July 2015 respectively. Both ministers met with King [[Mswati III]].<ref name="MEA2016" />

King Mswati III met with Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] during the second [[India–Africa Forum Summit]] in [[Addis Ababa]], Ethiopia in May 2011. He made the first ever visit by a Swazi King to India in October–November 2015 to attend the [[third India Africa Forum Summit]] in [[New Delhi]]. Mswati met with the then President [[Pranab Mukherjee]] on 27 October, and with Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] on the following day.<ref name="MEA2016" /><ref>{{cite web|title=King of Swaziland calls on the President|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=130011|website=Press Information Bureau|access-date=9 April 2017|date=28 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=3rd India Africa Forum Summit is a historic occasion: Prez to King of Swaziland|url=http://www.uniindia.com/3rd-india-africa-forum-summit-is-a-historic-occasion-prez-to-king-of-swaziland/india/news/251520.html|website=United News of India|access-date=9 April 2017|location=New Delhi|date=28 October 2015}}</ref> Apart from other government officials, the King was accompanied by 15 wives, 30 children and 100 servants.<ref name="IE" /> Mswati made his second visit to India in March 2017, accompanied by a 70-member delegation including ministers of foreign affairs, trade, economic planning, health and agriculture. Unlike the previous visit, the King brought only one of his wives and one child. ''[[The Indian Express]]'' described the move as a sign that the trip was "strictly business".<ref name="IE" /> Mswati met with Prime Minister Modi and President Mukherjee,<ref>{{cite web|title=President Mukherjee calls on King of Swaziland to promote Indian investments|url=http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-NA/MzAzNjQy/president-mukherjee-calls-on-king-of-swaziland-to-promote-indian-investments.html|website=ANI News|access-date=9 April 2017|date=10 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409201853/http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-NA/MzAzNjQy/president-mukherjee-calls-on-king-of-swaziland-to-promote-indian-investments.html|archive-date=9 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> was the guest of honour at the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurasiareview.com/03042017-india-in-africa-can-the-tortoise-catch-up-analysis/|title=India In Africa: Can The Tortoise Catch Up? – Analysis|date=3 April 2017|website=Eurasia Review|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Combined GDP of India, Africa would be $35 tn by 2050: President|url=https://www.thedollarbusiness.com/news/combined-gdp-of-india-africa-would-be-35-tn-by-2050-president/49668|website=The Dollar Business|access-date=9 April 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.observer.org.sz/news/86433-his-majesty-in-india.html|title=HIS MAJESTY IN INDIA|date=9 March 2017|website=Swazi Observer|last1=Simon|first1=Shabangu|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref> and also participated in [[Holi]] festivities. He also visited [[Anand, Gujarat]] to learn about animal husbandry and dairy farming practices, as well as [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gurgaon]]. Mswati sought India's assistance to establish a science park and renewable energy infrastructure in Swaziland.<ref name="IE">{{cite web|title=Swaziland King on second India visit in 2 years|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/swaziland-king-on-second-india-visit-in-2-years-4562832/|website=The Indian Express|access-date=9 April 2017|date=10 March 2017}}</ref> Following his return to Swaziland, Mswati stated that Swaziland would benefit from the [[Swazi lilangeni|SZL]] 131 billion financial assistance that India had pledged to African countries at the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.observer.org.sz/news/86593-sd-to-benefit-from-e131-billion-from-india.html|title=SD to benefit from E131 billion from India|date=17 March 2017|website=Swazi Observer|last1=Simon|first1=Shabangu|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>

India voted against Swaziland's proposal to legalise the international sale of [[white rhino]] horns at the 17th Conference of the Parties (CoP 17) of the [[CITES|Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora]] (CITES) held in [[Johannesburg|Johannesburg, South Africa]] in October 2016. The proposal was defeated with 100 countries voting against, 26 in favour and 17 abstained.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Welfare|first1=International Fund for Animal|title=CITES parties reject Swaziland request to trade in white rhino horn|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cites-parties-reject-swaziland-request-to-trade-in-white-rhino-horn-300338927.html|website=www.prnewswire.com|access-date=9 April 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=You are being redirected...|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/nepal-india-bhutan-indonesia-oppose-swaziland-bid-sell-rhino-horn-un-meeting/|website=The Himalayan Times|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>

Swaziland supports India's candidature for a permanent seat in the [[United Nations Security Council|UN Security Council]].<ref>{{cite web|title=India-Africa Forum Summit Historic, Says President Pranab Mukherjee|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-africa-forum-summit-historic-says-president-pranab-mukherjee-1237341|website=NDTV|access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>

== Trade ==

[[Bilateral trade]] between India and Swaziland totaled US$61.97 million in 2014–15, declining by 58% from the previous fiscal year. India exported $39.94 million worth of goods to Swaziland, and imported $22.03 million. While India's exports to Swaziland grew by 76.49% from 2013–14 to 2014–15, its imports from the country declined by 82.35% during the same period. The main commodities exported by India to Swaziland are pharmaceutical products, gold and precious metal jewellery, pearl/semi-precious stones, industrial machinery, fertilizers, Shellac, organic chemicals, aluminum products and electric machinery and equipment. The major commodities imported by India from Swaziland are industrial machinery, gold, residual chemical, medical and scientific instruments, pharmaceuticals, organic chemicals, electrical machinery, electronic instruments, pearls and semi-precious stones.<ref name="MEA2016" />

== Foreign aid ==

India has extended two lines of credit to Swaziland - $20 million to establish an information technology park, and $37.9 million for an agriculture development and mechanization project.<ref name="MEA2016"/>

Citizens of Swaziland are eligible for [[Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme]] and [[Indian Council for Cultural Relations]] scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral studies in India.<ref name="MEA2016"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iccr.gov.in/content/africa-scholarships|title=Africa Scholarships|website=Indian Council for Cultural Relations|language=en|access-date=9 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512210421/http://iccr.gov.in/content/africa-scholarships|archive-date=12 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Indians in Swaziland ==

As of December 2016, there are around 800 Indians in Swaziland, of whom about 300 are Indian citizens and 500 are people of [[Indian people|Indian]] origin that have acquired [[Swazi citizenship]]. The Indian community is primarily involved in business. Some Indians also work in Swazi Government departments and hospitals, and a few are professors teaching at the [[University of Eswatini]].<ref name="MEA2016">{{cite web|title=India - Swaziland Relations|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Swaziland_13_01_2016.pdf|website=Ministry of External Affairs|access-date=9 April 2017|date=13 January 2016}}</ref>

==References==

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