India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · LITHUANIA
India & Lithuania
EU MEMBERNATO MEMBERLASER TECHNOLOGYPHARMACEUTICAL EXPORTS
India and Lithuania established diplomatic relations in 1991 following Lithuania's restoration of independence. The bilateral relationship has grown steadily, anchored by India's pharmaceutical exports — Lithuania is one of India's more significant pharma markets among Baltic states — and an increasingly notable scientific collaboration centred on Lithuania's world-class laser technology industry. Lithuanian precision lasers are used in Indian research institutions and defence applications, making science and technology an emerging pillar of the relationship.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Lithuania 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, FY 2023–24. Source: DGFT. India runs a significant trade surplus driven by pharmaceutical exports. Laser and optical instruments are Lithuania's most distinctive export to India.
$398mn
Total bilateral trade in goods
$338mn
India exports to country
$60mn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.398bnin FY24 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1991, in 6 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
The India-Lithuania relationship is growing steadily, with pharmaceutical trade and laser technology cooperation as its two most distinctive pillars. The laser technology relationship is genuinely unique — no other bilateral partnership features this specific science-industry connection at the same depth. Trade is growing with India running a surplus. The EU-India BTIA, if concluded, would significantly expand bilateral economic engagement.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalVilnius
Population2.8 million
RegionEurope
Diplomatic tiesSince 1991
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