India and Guinea-Bissau maintain limited but cordial bilateral relations since the latter's independence in 1974. The relationship is characterised by South-South development cooperation through the ITEC programme and India-Africa Forum Summit frameworks, with cashew nuts constituting the most significant trade commodity. Guinea-Bissau is one of the world's largest cashew producers and a modest but consistent supplier to Indian processing facilities.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Guinea-Bissau 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 based on UN Comtrade data for 2023. Raw cashew imports may partially transit through third-country commodity markets before reaching Indian processors.
~$60m
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$10m
India exports to country
~$50m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.06bnin FY24 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1974, in 6 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Guinea-Bissau relations remain minimal in scope. Cashew trade is the primary economic linkage. Political instability in Bissau continues to limit project-based cooperation under IAFS and Line of Credit frameworks. ITEC training provides a modest but continuing connection. No major bilateral initiative is under active development.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
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QUICK FACTS
CapitalBissau
Population2 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1974
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