India and Tunisia have maintained diplomatic relations since Tunisia's independence in 1956, building on Non-Aligned Movement solidarity and a modest trade relationship. India imports phosphates and olive oil from Tunisia while exporting pharmaceuticals, textiles, and machinery. The 2011 Arab Spring originated in Tunisia, and the country's subsequent democratic transition (2011-2019) and more recent political centralisation under President Kais Saied have been watched from India with non-judgmental interest consistent with India's non-interference principle.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Tunisia actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Estimates based on DGFT and UN Comtrade data, FY 2023–24. Phosphate and olive oil imports, pharmaceutical and textile exports are the key flows.
$520m
Total bilateral trade in goods
$320m
India exports to country
$200m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.52bnin FY24 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1956, in 7 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Tunisia relations are stable and commercially grounded in phosphate and olive oil imports, pharmaceutical exports, and IT service potential. Political ties are maintained at a professional level without the warmth of the NAM era. Tunisia's political centralisation has not affected bilateral engagement. Olive oil and specialty food trade represent a growing commercial opportunity as Indian consumer preferences evolve.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalTunis
Population12 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1956
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