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Secretary (AMS, CPV& SA) in the [[Ministry of External Affairs (India)|Ministry of External Affairs]] R. Swaminathan visited Antigua and Barbuda in July 2015, and held discussions with Prime Minister [[Gaston Browne]], the [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Antigua and Barbuda)|Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Trade]], and the [[Minister of Health]].<ref name="MEA2016" />
Secretary (AMS, CPV& SA) in the [[Ministry of External Affairs (India)|Ministry of External Affairs]] R. Swaminathan visited Antigua and Barbuda in July 2015, and held discussions with Prime Minister [[Gaston Browne]], the [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Antigua and Barbuda)|Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Trade]], and the [[Minister of Health]].<ref name="MEA2016" />
==Trade==
==Trade==
[[Bilateral trade]] between Antigua and Barbuda and India totaled US$2.57 million in 2015–16. India exported $2.56 million worth of goods to Antigua and Barbuda, and imported $10,000.<ref name="MEA2016" /> The main [[commodities]] exported by India to Antigua and Barbuda are non-railway [[vehicle]]s, [[iron]] and [[steel]], [[pharmaceuticals]], and [[Clothing|apparel and clothing]]. The major commodities imported by India from Antigua and Barbuda are [[fruit]]s, [[Nut (fruit)|nut]]s and [[Aluminium]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Total Trade|url=http://commerce.gov.in/EIDB.aspx|website=Department of Commerce|access-date=15 April 2017|language=en}}</ref>
[[Bilateral trade]] between Antigua and Barbuda and India totaled US$2.57 million in 2015–16. India exported $2.56 million worth of goods to Antigua and Barbuda, and imported $10,000.<ref name="MEA2016" /> The main [[commodities]] exported by India to Antigua and Barbuda are non-railway [[vehicle]]s, [[iron]] and [[steel]], [[pharmaceuticals]], and [[Clothing|apparel and clothing]]. The major commodities imported by India from Antigua and Barbuda are [[fruit]]s, [[Nut (fruit)|nut]]s and [[Aluminium]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Total Trade|url=http://commerce.gov.in/EIDB.aspx|website=Department of Commerce|access-date=15 April 2017|language=en}}</ref>


[[Manipal University]] signed a [[memorandum of understanding]] with the [[Government of Antigua and Barbuda]] on 19 January 2007 to establish an [[Offshore Campus|offshore campus]] in Antigua.<ref name = "DH">{{cite web|title=Manipal varsity signs MoU with Antigua|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/jan242007/district225912007123.asp|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=19 April 2017|date=24 January 2007}}{{Dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=News » News headlines|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/printer.asp?nid=29785|website=www.daijiworld.com|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref> Manipal Education acquired complete ownership of the [[American University of Antigua]] (AUA) from [[New York City|New York]]-based Greater Caribbean Learning Resources in December 2008. Manipal Education subsequently spent {{INR}}150 [[crore]] expanded the campus to increase the [[student]] intake from 1,000 students to 2,500.<ref>{{cite web|title=Manipal Education buys out Antigua University|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/services/education/manipal-education-buys-out-antigua-university/articleshow/3794485.cms?|website=The Economic Times|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Pathak|first1=Kalpana|title=Manipal University in expansion mode|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/management/manipal-university-in-expansion-mode-112032900091_1.html|website=Business Standard India|access-date=19 April 2017|date=29 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Small town, big business|url=http://www.outlookbusiness.com/specials/a-class-act/small-town-big-business-2447|website=Outlook Business|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Krishnan|first1=Aarati|title=Education can be paying too, the Manipal group way|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/education-can-be-paying-too-the-manipal-group-way/article4455921.ece|website=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=19 April 2017|language=en|date=26 February 2013}}</ref> Today, the AUA has one of the largest campuses in [[the Caribbean]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Premji set to buy 10% in Manipal Education for Rs 900 crore - Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Premji-set-to-buy-10-in-Manipal-Education-for-Rs-900-crore/articleshow/40886467.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref>
[[Manipal University]] signed a [[memorandum of understanding]] with the [[Government of Antigua and Barbuda]] on 19 January 2007 to establish an [[Offshore Campus|offshore campus]] in Antigua.<ref name = "DH">{{cite web|title=Manipal varsity signs MoU with Antigua|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/jan242007/district225912007123.asp|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=19 April 2017|date=24 January 2007}}{{Dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=News » News headlines|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/printer.asp?nid=29785|website=www.daijiworld.com|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref> Manipal Education acquired complete ownership of the [[American University of Antigua]] (AUA) from [[New York City|New York]]-based Greater Caribbean Learning Resources in December 2008. Manipal Education subsequently spent {{INR}}150 [[crore]] expanded the campus to increase the [[student]] intake from 1,000 students to 2,500.<ref>{{cite web|title=Manipal Education buys out Antigua University|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/services/education/manipal-education-buys-out-antigua-university/articleshow/3794485.cms?|website=The Economic Times|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Pathak|first1=Kalpana|title=Manipal University in expansion mode|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/management/manipal-university-in-expansion-mode-112032900091_1.html|website=Business Standard India|access-date=19 April 2017|date=29 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Small town, big business|url=http://www.outlookbusiness.com/specials/a-class-act/small-town-big-business-2447|website=Outlook Business|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Krishnan|first1=Aarati|title=Education can be paying too, the Manipal group way|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/education-can-be-paying-too-the-manipal-group-way/article4455921.ece|website=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=19 April 2017|language=en|date=26 February 2013}}</ref> Today, the AUA has one of the largest campuses in [[the Caribbean]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Premji set to buy 10% in Manipal Education for Rs 900 crore - Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Premji-set-to-buy-10-in-Manipal-Education-for-Rs-900-crore/articleshow/40886467.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref>
== Cultural relations ==
== Cultural relations ==
As of December 2016, around 150 [[Indian people|Indians]] reside in Antigua and Barbuda. The community is involved in [[Textile industry|garments]], jewellery and [[Pharmaceutical industry|pharmaceuticals]], and some are [[medical student]]s.<ref name="MEA2016" />
As of December 2016, around 150 [[Indian people|Indians]] reside in Antigua and Barbuda. The community is involved in [[Textile industry|garments]], jewellery and [[Pharmaceutical industry|pharmaceuticals]], and some are [[medical student]]s.<ref name="MEA2016" />
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In August 2013, Antigua and Barbuda introduced a [[citizenship by investment]] (CIP) program which grants [[citizenship]] to persons who make an [[investment]] of over $400,000 in a pre-approved [[real estate]] project. The program was primarily targeted at wealthy Indian and [[Chinese people|Chinese]] nationals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Caribbean nations wooing Indian immigrants with attractive citizenship-for-cash offers - Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Caribbean-nations-wooing-Indian-immigrants-with-attractive-citizenship-for-cash-offers/articleshow/21754345.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref> In September 2014, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda appointed Indian [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] [[Rajat Khare]] as the country's [[brand ambassador]] to promote [[tourism]], investment and [[homeland security]] solutions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Antigua names Indian entrepreneur Rajat Khare its brand ambassador|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/antigua-names-indian-entrepreneur-rajat-khare-its-brand-ambassador-114092401146_1.html|website=Business Standard India|access-date=19 April 2017|date=24 September 2014}}</ref>
In August 2013, Antigua and Barbuda introduced a [[citizenship by investment]] (CIP) program which grants [[citizenship]] to persons who make an [[investment]] of over $400,000 in a pre-approved [[real estate]] project. The program was primarily targeted at wealthy Indian and [[Chinese people|Chinese]] nationals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Caribbean nations wooing Indian immigrants with attractive citizenship-for-cash offers - Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Caribbean-nations-wooing-Indian-immigrants-with-attractive-citizenship-for-cash-offers/articleshow/21754345.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref> In September 2014, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda appointed Indian [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] [[Rajat Khare]] as the country's [[brand ambassador]] to promote [[tourism]], investment and [[homeland security]] solutions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Antigua names Indian entrepreneur Rajat Khare its brand ambassador|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/antigua-names-indian-entrepreneur-rajat-khare-its-brand-ambassador-114092401146_1.html|website=Business Standard India|access-date=19 April 2017|date=24 September 2014}}</ref>
== Foreign aid ==
== Foreign aid ==
India assisted Antigua and Barbuda to carry out a [[feasibility study]] for an [[IT park|IT Park]] in 2008, and a feasibility study for a [[sewage treatment]] centre in 2009.<ref name="MEA2016">{{cite web|title=India - Antigua and Barbuda Relations|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/antigua_and_barbuda.pdf|website=Ministry of External Affairs|access-date=19 April 2017|date=December 2016}}</ref> India provided $400,000 to Antigua and Barbuda on 20 March 2017 to install [[solar panel]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title=India and Antigua and Barbuda to cooperate in areas of Medical Tourism, Health and Wellness, Energy and IT|url=http://www.antiguatribune.com/india-and-antigua-and-barbuda-to-cooperate-in-areas-of-medical-tourism-health-and-wellness-energy-and-it/|website=Antigua Tribune|access-date=19 April 2017|date=20 March 2017}}</ref>
India assisted Antigua and Barbuda to carry out a [[feasibility study]] for an [[IT park|IT Park]] in 2008, and a feasibility study for a [[sewage treatment]] centre in 2009.<ref name="MEA2016">{{cite web|title=India - Antigua and Barbuda Relations|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/antigua_and_barbuda.pdf|website=Ministry of External Affairs|access-date=19 April 2017|date=December 2016}}</ref> India provided $400,000 to Antigua and Barbuda on 20 March 2017 to install [[solar panel]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title=India and Antigua and Barbuda to cooperate in areas of Medical Tourism, Health and Wellness, Energy and IT|url=http://www.antiguatribune.com/india-and-antigua-and-barbuda-to-cooperate-in-areas-of-medical-tourism-health-and-wellness-energy-and-it/|website=Antigua Tribune|access-date=19 April 2017|date=20 March 2017}}</ref>
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Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda are eligible for [[scholarship]]s under the [[Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme]].<ref name="MEA2016" />
Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda are eligible for [[scholarship]]s under the [[Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme]].<ref name="MEA2016" />


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Antigua and Barbuda-India relations
Map indicating locations of Antigua and Barbuda and India

Antigua and Barbuda
India

The high commissioner of India in Georgetown, Guyana is concurrently accredited to Antigua and Barbuda.[1] Antigua and Barbuda maintains an honorary consulate general in New Delhi.[2]

In July 2005, Antigua and Barbuda expressed support for the G4 nations' resolution on reforms of the United Nations.[3] Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister, Baldwin Spencer, visited India in January 2007, and was the chief guest at the convocation of Manipal University.[4][5] Antiguan and Barbudan member of Parliament, Michael Ascot, made an official visit to India in the first week of April 2012.[1]

Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Rodney Williams visited India between 4 and 21 October 2015 to participate in the 16th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World held in Lucknow.[6][7][8] Williams also visited a hospital in Hyderabad run by Livlife hospitals.[9][10]

Secretary (AMS, CPV& SA) in the Ministry of External Affairs R. Swaminathan visited Antigua and Barbuda in July 2015, and held discussions with Prime Minister Gaston Browne, the Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Trade, and the Minister of Health.[1]

Trade

Bilateral trade between Antigua and Barbuda and India totaled US$2.57 million in 2015–16. India exported $2.56 million worth of goods to Antigua and Barbuda, and imported $10,000.[1] The main commodities exported by India to Antigua and Barbuda are non-railway vehicles, iron and steel, pharmaceuticals, and apparel and clothing. The major commodities imported by India from Antigua and Barbuda are fruits, nuts and Aluminium.[11]

Manipal University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda on 19 January 2007 to establish an offshore campus in Antigua.[5][12] Manipal Education acquired complete ownership of the American University of Antigua (AUA) from New York-based Greater Caribbean Learning Resources in December 2008. Manipal Education subsequently spent ₹150 crore expanded the campus to increase the student intake from 1,000 students to 2,500.[13][14][15][16] Today, the AUA has one of the largest campuses in the Caribbean.[17]

Cultural relations

As of December 2016, around 150 Indians reside in Antigua and Barbuda. The community is involved in garments, jewellery and pharmaceuticals, and some are medical students.[1]

According to the 2001 Census of Antigua and Barbuda, 0.7% of the country's population is of Indian descent.[18]

In August 2013, Antigua and Barbuda introduced a citizenship by investment (CIP) program which grants citizenship to persons who make an investment of over $400,000 in a pre-approved real estate project. The program was primarily targeted at wealthy Indian and Chinese nationals.[19] In September 2014, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda appointed Indian entrepreneur Rajat Khare as the country's brand ambassador to promote tourism, investment and homeland security solutions.[20]

Foreign aid

India assisted Antigua and Barbuda to carry out a feasibility study for an IT Park in 2008, and a feasibility study for a sewage treatment centre in 2009.[1] India provided $400,000 to Antigua and Barbuda on 20 March 2017 to install solar panels.[21]

Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda are eligible for scholarships under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "India - Antigua and Barbuda Relations" (PDF). Ministry of External Affairs. December 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "Hony. Consulates in India". Protocol Division, Ministry of External Affairs. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Antigua-Barbuda PM discusses closer relations withIndia". Caribbean Net News. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Manipal varsity to set up off-shore campus in Antigua | Manipal varsity to set up off-shore campus in Antigua". www.oneindia.com. 24 January 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Manipal varsity signs MoU with Antigua". Deccan Herald. 24 January 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2017.[permanent dead link]
  6. ↑ "Joyous Occasion at the 16th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World – People from 194 Countries Respond to An Era of Conscience Movement". CNN iReport. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  7. ↑ "Make new laws to tackle problems of migrants". India Today. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  8. ↑ "The Movement of An Era of Conscience — At the 16th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World". Barclet Magazine. 2016-12-11. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  9. ↑ "Sir Rodney Williams, Governor of Antigua and Barbuda visits Livlife Hospital on his trip to India in October 2015". Livlife Hospitals. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  10. ↑ "Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda at Livlife Part 1". Youtube. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  11. ↑ "Total Trade". Department of Commerce. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  12. ↑ "News » News headlines". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  13. ↑ "Manipal Education buys out Antigua University". The Economic Times. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  14. ↑ Pathak, Kalpana (29 March 2012). "Manipal University in expansion mode". Business Standard India. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  15. ↑ "Small town, big business". Outlook Business. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  16. ↑ Krishnan, Aarati (26 February 2013). "Education can be paying too, the Manipal group way". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  17. ↑ "Premji set to buy 10% in Manipal Education for Rs 900 crore - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  18. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2017-04-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  19. ↑ "Caribbean nations wooing Indian immigrants with attractive citizenship-for-cash offers - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  20. ↑ "Antigua names Indian entrepreneur Rajat Khare its brand ambassador". Business Standard India. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  21. ↑ "India and Antigua and Barbuda to cooperate in areas of Medical Tourism, Health and Wellness, Energy and IT". Antigua Tribune. 20 March 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.

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