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{{Short description|1=Diplomatic relations between the Republic of India and the Republic of Vanuatu}}
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'''India–Vanuatu relations''' are bilateral relations between the [[Republic of India]] and the [[Republic of Vanuatu]]. The Indian High Commission in Suva, Fiji is jointly accredited to Vanuatu. Formal relations between the two countries began in 1986, after then prime minister Walter Lini joined the [[Non-Aligned Movement]] in 1983.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://asianz.org.nz/sites/asianz.org.nz/files/files/Jha%20-%20India%20and%20South%20Pacific%20-%20Multilateral%20Engagement,%20Bilateral%20ties%20and%20Diasporic%20Connections%20-%20FORMAT.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128213205/http://asianz.org.nz/sites/asianz.org.nz/files/files/Jha%20-%20India%20and%20South%20Pacific%20-%20Multilateral%20Engagement%2C%20Bilateral%20ties%20and%20Diasporic%20Connections%20-%20FORMAT.pdf |archive-date=2015-01-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

India and Vanuatu are both [[Commonwealth republic]]s.

==History==

Diplomatic relations between India and Vanuatu were established in 1986. The Indian High Commission in [[Canberra]], [[Australia]] was accredited to Vanuatu until August 2000, when it was transferred to the Indian High Commission in [[Port Moresby]], [[Papua New Guinea]]. Accreditation was transferred again to the Indian High Commission in Suva, Fiji in June 2014.<ref name = "MEAJune2015"/>

The first time an Indian Prime Minister met a Vanuatuan Prime Minister (or deputy) was in 1983 when the two leaders arrived for the Non-aligned Summit meeting in New Delhi.<ref>http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Vanuatu_December_2014.pdf</ref>

Diplomatic relations officially began between the Republic of India and the Republic of Vanuatu began during the late [[Cold War]] period in 1986, after Vanuatu formally joined the [[Non-Aligned Movement]]. This made it the only country in Oceania not to join the [[Western Bloc]].

==Enhanced co-operation since 2014==

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the inaugural India-Pacific Island Countries Forum Summit in November 2014 in Suva, where a delegation including Vanuatu's Foreign Affairs Minister was present. Prime Minister Modi announced new programmes to benefit India and the Pacific Countries, including Vanuatu. These announcements included:

* An increase of "Grant-in-Aid" from US$125,000 to $200,000 annually to each of the 14 Pacific Countries for community projects of their choice.
* A visa on arrival for Indian citizens traveling to Pacific Island countries in the forum.
* A trade office in India for all Pacific Island countries in the forum.
* A new visitors programme for Pacific Island countries.

Prime Minister Modi also proposed the idea of a regular ''''Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation'''', designed to enhance dialogue between India and the Pacific Countries.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/PM-Modi-woos-Fiji-days-ahead-of-Xis-visit/articleshow/45211853.cms</ref><ref>http://www.mapsofindia.com/my-india/india/modi-in-australia-fiji-firming-up-strategies-for-pacific-region</ref>

==Bilateral trade==

India is Vanuatu's 5th largest export destination, with US$5.5 million worth of goods sent in the 2013-2014 year.<ref>http://atlas.media.mit.edu/profile/country/vut/</ref> This makes up 1.5% of all of Vanuatu's exports and is an increase from US$5.37 million in the 2012-2013 year.

Vanuatu imports US$3.5 million worth of goods from India, making up 1.3% of Vanuatu's imports.<ref>http://atlas.media.mit.edu/profile/country/vut/</ref> This is a 29% increase from the US$2.67 million in the 2012-13 year, and an 867% increase since 2000.<ref>http://atlas.media.mit.edu/explore/tree_map/hs/import/vut/show/all/2000/</ref> India is currently Vanuatu's 13th largest exporter.

==Indian foreign aid==

India provides annual grant-in-aid for development projects in Vanuatu, as part of its Regional Assistance Initiatives for Pacific Island countries.<ref name = "MEAJune2015">{{cite web|title=India-Vanuatu Brief|url=https://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Vanuatu_2015_07_07.pdf|website=Ministry of External Affairs|access-date=9 January 2017|date=June 2015}}</ref>

After the devastation of category 5 [[Cyclone Pam]], India also gave cash assistance of US$250,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=India gives 250,000 USD to cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu|url=http://www.news18.com/news/world/india-gives-250000-usd-to-cyclone-ravaged-vanuatu-974698.html|website=News18|access-date=9 January 2017|date=18 March 2015}}</ref>

During Indian Minister of Power [[Piyush Goyal]]'s visit to Vanuatu in October 2016, India provided Vanuatu a $200,000 grant for LED bulbs and other energy efficient equipment. India also provided $190,000 to Bruno Leingkone Tau to install informational and communications technology equipment in 76 schools in the country. The two countries also signed an agreement to establish an India-Vanuatu Centre of Excellence in IT (CEIT).<ref>{{cite web|title=India to supply Rs 1.34 cr LED bulbs, equipment to Vanuatu|url=http://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/india-to-supply-rs-1-34-cr-led-bulbs-equipment-to-vanuatu/55084213|website=The Economic Times|access-date=9 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Roberts|first1=Anita|title=India-Vanuatu relation boost|url=http://dailypost.vu/news/india-vanuatu-relation-boost/article_2c6ec87d-1ed9-5b07-be50-59c4d55f1698.html|website=Vanuatu Daily Post|access-date=9 January 2017}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==

* [http://www.indianhighcommissionfiji.org/ High Commission of India in Suva, Fiji]

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