India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · PALAU
India & Palau
FIPIC MEMBERPACIFIC ISLAND PARTNERUNCLOS ALLYCLIMATE SOLIDARITY
India and Palau maintain friendly diplomatic relations through the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). Palau — a Micronesian archipelago of 340 islands in the western Pacific — is one of the world's smallest nations by population but holds one of the largest maritime Exclusive Economic Zones relative to its land area. Palau is notable for its explicit pro-Taiwan and pro-US alignment (under a Compact of Free Association with the United States), its marine biodiversity conservation programmes, and its UNCLOS-consistent positions on maritime law — areas of alignment with India. Bilateral economic ties are negligible.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Palau actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Trade data between India and Palau is not separately tracked in official Indian statistics. Palau's imports are sourced primarily from the United States, Japan, Guam, and the Philippines. Any Indian goods reaching Palau transit through regional hubs.
<$2m
Total bilateral trade in goods
<$2m
India exports to country
negligible
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.002bnin FY24 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1994, in 5 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Palau relations are cordial but minimal in bilateral depth. The relationship is sustained through FIPIC multilateral engagement and ITEC capacity building. Shared UNCLOS alignment and climate solidarity provide substantive common ground at multilateral forums. Palau's primary strategic relationships are with the US and Japan; India is a secondary partner. No bilateral trade agreement exists or is under consideration.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalNgerulmud
Population18,000
RegionOceania
Diplomatic tiesSince 1994
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