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{{Infobox bilateral relations|Antigua and Barbuda-India|Antigua and Barbuda|India}}
The [[high commissioner of India]] in [[Georgetown, Guyana]] is concurrently accredited to Antigua and Barbuda.<ref name="MEA2016" /> Antigua and Barbuda maintains an [[honorary consulate general]] in [[New Delhi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meaprotocol.nic.in/?a4Antigua/and/Barbuda?New/Delhi|title=Hony. Consulates in India|website=Protocol Division, Ministry of External Affairs|language=en|access-date=15 April 2017}}</ref>

In July 2005, Antigua and Barbuda expressed support for the [[G4 nations]]' resolution on reforms of the [[United Nations]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Antigua-Barbuda PM discusses closer relations withIndia|url=http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/caribnet/2005/07/25/closer.shtml|website=Caribbean Net News|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref> Antigua and Barbuda [[Prime minister|Prime Minister]], [[Baldwin Spencer]], visited India in January 2007, and was the chief guest at the [[convocation]] of [[Manipal University]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Manipal varsity to set up off-shore campus in Antigua {{!}} Manipal varsity to set up off-shore campus in Antigua|url=http://www.oneindia.com/2007/01/24/manipal-varsity-to-set-up-off-shore-campus-in-antigua-1169595201.html|website=www.oneindia.com|access-date=19 April 2017|date=24 January 2007}}</ref><ref name = "DH"/> Antiguan and Barbudan member of [[Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda|Parliament]], [[Michael Ascot]], made an official visit to India in the first week of April 2012.<ref name="MEA2016" />

[[Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda]], Sir [[Rodney Williams (governor-general)|Rodney Williams]] visited India between 4 and 21 October 2015 to participate in the 16th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World held in [[Lucknow]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Joyous Occasion at the 16th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World – People from 194 Countries Respond to An Era of Conscience Movement|url=http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1278110|website=CNN iReport|access-date=19 April 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Make new laws to tackle problems of migrants|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/make-new-laws-to-tackle-problems-of-migrants/1/493957.html|website=India Today|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Movement of An Era of Conscience — At the 16th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World|url=http://www.barcletmagazine.com/post/183/the-movement-of-an-era-of-conscience-%E2%80%94-at-the-16th-international-conference-of-chief-justices-of-the-world|website=Barclet Magazine|access-date=19 April 2017|date=2016-12-11}}</ref> Williams also visited a [[hospital]] in [[Hyderabad]] run by [[Livlife hospitals]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sir Rodney Williams, Governor of Antigua and Barbuda visits Livlife Hospital on his trip to India in October 2015|url=http://www.livlifehospitals.com/hospital-event/sir-rodney-williams-governor-of-antigua-and-barbuda-visits-livlife-hospital-on-his-trip-to-india-in-october-2015/|website=Livlife Hospitals|access-date=19 April 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda at Livlife Part 1|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-AliCzLkDA|website=Youtube|access-date=19 April 2017|date=29 October 2015}}</ref>

Secretary (AMS, CPV& SA) in the [[Ministry of External Affairs (India)|Ministry of External Affairs]] R. Swaminathan visited Antigua and Barbuda in July 2015, and held discussions with Prime Minister [[Gaston Browne]], the [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Antigua and Barbuda)|Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Trade]], and the [[Minister of Health]].<ref name="MEA2016" />

==Trade==
[[Bilateral trade]] between Antigua and Barbuda and India totaled US$2.57 million in 2015–16. India exported $2.56 million worth of goods to Antigua and Barbuda, and imported $10,000.<ref name="MEA2016" /> The main [[commodities]] exported by India to Antigua and Barbuda are non-railway [[vehicle]]s, [[iron]] and [[steel]], [[pharmaceuticals]], and [[Clothing|apparel and clothing]]. The major commodities imported by India from Antigua and Barbuda are [[fruit]]s, [[Nut (fruit)|nut]]s and [[Aluminium]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Total Trade|url=http://commerce.gov.in/EIDB.aspx|website=Department of Commerce|access-date=15 April 2017|language=en}}</ref>

[[Manipal University]] signed a [[memorandum of understanding]] with the [[Government of Antigua and Barbuda]] on 19 January 2007 to establish an [[Offshore Campus|offshore campus]] in Antigua.<ref name = "DH">{{cite web|title=Manipal varsity signs MoU with Antigua|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/jan242007/district225912007123.asp|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=19 April 2017|date=24 January 2007}}{{Dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=News » News headlines|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/printer.asp?nid=29785|website=www.daijiworld.com|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref> Manipal Education acquired complete ownership of the [[American University of Antigua]] (AUA) from [[New York City|New York]]-based Greater Caribbean Learning Resources in December 2008. Manipal Education subsequently spent {{INR}}150 [[crore]] expanded the campus to increase the [[student]] intake from 1,000 students to 2,500.<ref>{{cite web|title=Manipal Education buys out Antigua University|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/services/education/manipal-education-buys-out-antigua-university/articleshow/3794485.cms?|website=The Economic Times|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Pathak|first1=Kalpana|title=Manipal University in expansion mode|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/management/manipal-university-in-expansion-mode-112032900091_1.html|website=Business Standard India|access-date=19 April 2017|date=29 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Small town, big business|url=http://www.outlookbusiness.com/specials/a-class-act/small-town-big-business-2447|website=Outlook Business|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Krishnan|first1=Aarati|title=Education can be paying too, the Manipal group way|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/education-can-be-paying-too-the-manipal-group-way/article4455921.ece|website=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=19 April 2017|language=en|date=26 February 2013}}</ref> Today, the AUA has one of the largest campuses in [[the Caribbean]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Premji set to buy 10% in Manipal Education for Rs 900 crore - Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Premji-set-to-buy-10-in-Manipal-Education-for-Rs-900-crore/articleshow/40886467.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref>

== Cultural relations ==
As of December 2016, around 150 [[Indian people|Indians]] reside in Antigua and Barbuda. The community is involved in [[Textile industry|garments]], jewellery and [[Pharmaceutical industry|pharmaceuticals]], and some are [[medical student]]s.<ref name="MEA2016" />

According to the 2001 Census of Antigua and Barbuda, 0.7% of the country's [[population]] is of Indian descent.<ref name="2001 census">{{Cite web |url=http://www.caricomstats.org/Files/Publications/NCR%20Reports/Antigua.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817123708/http://www.caricomstats.org/Files/Publications/NCR%20Reports/Antigua.pdf |archive-date=2016-08-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In August 2013, Antigua and Barbuda introduced a [[citizenship by investment]] (CIP) program which grants [[citizenship]] to persons who make an [[investment]] of over $400,000 in a pre-approved [[real estate]] project. The program was primarily targeted at wealthy Indian and [[Chinese people|Chinese]] nationals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Caribbean nations wooing Indian immigrants with attractive citizenship-for-cash offers - Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Caribbean-nations-wooing-Indian-immigrants-with-attractive-citizenship-for-cash-offers/articleshow/21754345.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 April 2017}}</ref> In September 2014, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda appointed Indian [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] [[Rajat Khare]] as the country's [[brand ambassador]] to promote [[tourism]], investment and [[homeland security]] solutions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Antigua names Indian entrepreneur Rajat Khare its brand ambassador|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/antigua-names-indian-entrepreneur-rajat-khare-its-brand-ambassador-114092401146_1.html|website=Business Standard India|access-date=19 April 2017|date=24 September 2014}}</ref>

== Foreign aid ==
India assisted Antigua and Barbuda to carry out a [[feasibility study]] for an [[IT park|IT Park]] in 2008, and a feasibility study for a [[sewage treatment]] centre in 2009.<ref name="MEA2016">{{cite web|title=India - Antigua and Barbuda Relations|url=http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/antigua_and_barbuda.pdf|website=Ministry of External Affairs|access-date=19 April 2017|date=December 2016}}</ref> India provided $400,000 to Antigua and Barbuda on 20 March 2017 to install [[solar panel]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title=India and Antigua and Barbuda to cooperate in areas of Medical Tourism, Health and Wellness, Energy and IT|url=http://www.antiguatribune.com/india-and-antigua-and-barbuda-to-cooperate-in-areas-of-medical-tourism-health-and-wellness-energy-and-it/|website=Antigua Tribune|access-date=19 April 2017|date=20 March 2017}}</ref>

Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda are eligible for [[scholarship]]s under the [[Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme]].<ref name="MEA2016" />

==References==
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