Djibouti–India relations
bilateral relations between India and Djibouti
Djibouti–India relations are bilateral relations between Djibouti and India. Djibouti has an embassy in New Delhi and a Consulate-General in Mumbai. India has an embassy in Djibouti City.
History
Contacts between India and Djibouti have existed since ancient times. The port of Adulis was the hub of maritime trade where Indian seafarers traded spices and silk for gold and ivory. Djiboutian traders traded in hides and skins for Indian perfumes and spices.
Development cooperation
President of Djibouti Ismaïl Omar Guelleh made visit to India in May 2003. India has extended a line of credits to set up a 600 TPD cement plant at Ali Sabieh. The Indian community in Djibouti is around 600 people, the oldest Indian community is Gujarati traders.
Agreements
On 31 January 1989, the governments of Djibouti and India signed a Cultural Cooperation Agreement.
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