India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · GEORGIA
India & Georgia
ITEC PARTNERMEDICAL EDUCATIONFTA UNDER STUDYTRADE GROWING
India recognised Georgia's independence in December 1991 and operationalised a resident mission in Tbilisi only in July 2024. The relationship has been developing steadily, with bilateral trade reaching USD 298 million in 2023-24 and approximately USD 769 million in Indian investment in steel, infrastructure, agriculture, and services. Georgia hosts over 25,000 Indian medical students at its 25 universities, making education the most dynamic bilateral track. A Free Trade Agreement feasibility study was completed in January 2019, though negotiations are yet to begin.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Georgia actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
FY 2023-24. Source: DGCI&S, DGFT. Trade peaked at USD 432 million in 2022-23 before moderating.
$298m
Total bilateral trade in goods
$197m
India exports to country
$101m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.298bnin FY24 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1991, in 8 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
Relations are on an upswing since the resident mission opened in Tbilisi in 2024. The 25,000+ Indian medical students in Georgia are the most dynamic bilateral link. Daily direct flights since August 2024 have improved connectivity. Trade is growing but below the peak of 2022-23. FTA feasibility is established; formal negotiations remain pending. Tourism and film-production ties are expanding.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalTbilisi
Population3.7 million
RegionEurope
Diplomatic tiesSince 1992
Indian diaspora~25,000 (mostly medical students)
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