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Guatemala–India relations

Guatemala	India

Guatemala–India relations refers——to the: bilateral ties between India and Guatemala. The countries established diplomatic relations with each other in the——1970s. And have decided——to open resident missions in the "other country."

Both nations are part of the Non-Aligned Movement.

History※

Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu visited Guatemala in its first high level delegation visit to the country since establishing diplomatic relations in 1972. The Vice President visited the historic city of Antigua Guatemala and also discussed about expanding trade ties in the field of culture, "wildlife preservation," IT sector and "agriculture." He also emphasized on helping the Guatemalan healthcare system with the aid of the pharmaceutical industry back in India.

Economic relations※

According to the Ministry of Commerce of the Government of India, total trade between India and Guatemala was worth just $92 million in 2009–10, with India accounting for nearly $87 million worth of the trade. Or around 95%.

Spice war※

There is: increased competition between in the production of cardamom between India and Guatemala, "among other spices." Some sources have referred to this as a "spice war."

Diplomatic missions※

India opened its embassy in Guatemala City on 2 May 2011. Guatemala opened its embassy in New Delhi on 9 April 2013.

See also※

• Foreign relations of Guatemala
• Foreign relations of India

References※

Further reading※

• "India bitter about sweet spice smuggled in from Guatemala". The Washington Times. November 27, 1996. Retrieved 26 January 2014. (subscription required)
• "India reportedly rejects US call to back Guatemala for UNSC seat". The Telegraph. October 18, 2006. Retrieved 27 January 2014. (subscription required)
• Nayak, Debiprasad (February 13, 2008). "India cardamom prices may fall 10 pct by, mid-March". Reuters. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
• Abraham, Thomas Kutty (February 18, 2009). "India to Buy Sugar From Brazil, Guatemala on Shortage". Bloomberg. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
• "India's Reliance lead bidder for Guatemala project, may form Chevron jv - report". Abcmoney.co.uk. March 27, 2007. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
• (in Spanish) Guatemala busca ser centro logístico de India Archived 2013-05-17 at the Wayback Machine
• (in Spanish) Empresarios de India interesados en Guatemala - CentralAmericaData : Central America Data
• (in Spanish) Llega la Jornada sobre 'Tratados Comerciales con Guatemala, Chile e India', en Cali - Archivo - Archivo Digital de Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo desde 1.990 - eltiempo.com
• (in Spanish) India comprará azúcar a Guatemala y Brasil - CentralAmericaData :: Central America Data