GuatemalaâIndia 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.[1]
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[2] and also discussed about expanding trade ties in the field of culture, wildlife preservation, IT sector and agriculture.[3] 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 2009â10, with India accounting for nearly $87 million worth of the trade or around 95%.[4]
Spice war
There is increased competition between in the production of
cardamom between India and Guatemala, among other spices.[5][6] Some sources have referred to this as a "spice war."[7]
Diplomatic missions
India opened its embassy in
Guatemala City on 2 May 2011. Guatemala opened its embassy in
New Delhi on 9 April 2013.[8][9]