India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · ESWATINI
India & Eswatini
COMMONWEALTH PARTNERITEC COOPERATIONLINES OF CREDITRSTP PROJECT
India and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) share cordial relations since 1970 when diplomatic ties were established. Eswatini is a constitutional monarchy and Commonwealth member. India extends development cooperation through ITEC training, Lines of Credit, and the Renewable Solar Thermal Power (RSTP) project. India's High Commission covers Eswatini from Pretoria, South Africa.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Eswatini actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Approximate figures. Trade conducted largely via South African channels given Eswatini's SACU membership. Source: MEA Bilateral Brief.
~$30m
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$25m
India exports to country
~$5m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.03bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1968, in 5 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Eswatini relations are cordial but operate at low intensity, consistent with Eswatini's small economic and geopolitical footprint. The RSTP project LoC is the flagship current engagement. ITEC and ICCR provide steady capacity building. India's High Commission in Pretoria covers the bilateral relationship. There is no resident Indian ambassador in Mbabane.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalMbabane
Population1.2 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1970
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