Top 10 Friends of India (Updated 2024) (2024)

USA has always been one of India's closest allies .The relationship between India and the USA has become strong with every passing year.

Both of them believed in practices of human rights, equal citizen treatment, and fair application of the law.

India and The United States shared their business interest in fair and reciprocal ways. Both of them shared around$149 billion in bilateral trade in 2019.

Indian students studying in American universities contribute to the US economy.

India and Japan not only sharebusiness, and technologies but also maintain spiritual connections making it one of the best allies of India. From the spreading of Buddhism in Japan.

They started to share cultural values along with trading alliances. India has helped Japan to recover from the devastation of World War II.

After which Japan started to provide yen loans to India. In recent times Prime Minister Kishida had a discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” model.

India and Israel share a great deal in defense and agriculture to flourish in their future. Since 2014 this relationship is evolving

Because of PM Modi who has engaged in taking diplomatic strategies with Israel. Buying Raffael and other defense machinery from Israel made the defense of India stronger than before.

PM Naftali Bennet of Israel also engages in the incorporation of the latest technologies in agriculture in India.

India and Afghanistan have traded for many years due to geographical locations. Both countries traded $1.5 billion in 2020.

The only difficulty is to trade via Pakistan. New initiatives take place to make trading more convenient. In 2017 under the influence of President Ashraf Ghani.

Both governments collaboratively launched the Air Freight corridor. After the air corridor, Chabbar port of Afghanistan showed strength in transporting 700 tons of goods to India.

Earlier India utilizes this port to send agricultural aid to Afghanistan. Both countries want to collaborate and provide aid in need.

India and Bhutan both share a common interest in the development of Southeast Asian countries.

The bilateral trading amount has increased between these two countries in the last year. PM Lotay Tshering of Bhutan and PM Modi discussed increasing trade routes in both countries.

For better business. Not only routes but they are also planning on changing some customs and tax-related regulations.

The changes will help traders to cross borders smoothly. India also plays an important role in the development of Bhutan.

The pivotal concern of the governments of these two countries is incorporation into scientific, trade, cultural, and economic activities.

PM Modi shared his vision of the economy with President Vladimir Putin in 2021 through a video message. President Putin received that message eagerly

And was also encouraged to implement the idea of that message. Russia has invested around USD 4 billion in the Indian market, especially in the BPO

And automobile sectors. While India has invested around USD 8 billion in the Russian market mostly in hydrocarbon projects.

Indian and Burmese share similarities in ethnic, and cultural aspects. For some years the relationship was hampered but since 2016 it has been improving.

The Indian government considers Myanmar as a gateway to East Asian countries for business. However, India not only prioritizes the business aspect.

But also enhances relations in a broader respect. Associations from both countries are trying to create market areas, railways, and shipping places on border lines.

President Win Myint showed interest in spreading business in the health, and energy sectors as well. India usually invests in the oil and gas sectors.

This small island country in the Indian Ocean plays an important role in the international business of India. Due to the geographical locale.

it acts as a “toll plaza” on the sea. People of these two nations share common interests in language, culture, and economic means.

India always goes forward to help this nation by all means, whether in severe natural calamity or defense.

Now under President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, PM Modi takes further steps to increase the relationship between the two nations.

India and Srilanka share a strong trading ground. Their economic activities involve development in health, transportation, education, infrastructure, and industrial areas.

Many Indian companies invest in the Srilankan market mostly in tourism, financial sectors, telecommunication, and petroleum retail.

While Srilankan investors create a new perspective in the logistic and freight sectors of India. Under the influence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Both of these countries try to enlarge their economic relation in broad aspects. India holds the position of the seventh-largest trading partner of Australia.

Similarly, Australia has become one of the largest export markets for India. India exports gold, coal, and copper and imports medicines, refined petroleum, pearls, and gems.

Australia has excellent education facilities. Therefore they offer educational programs and modern teaching methods to students of India.

Singapore and India have a strongaesthetic, and cultural links for many years.

In the year 2018 Prime Minister of Singapore Mr. Lee Hsien Loong and PM Modi indulges in the expansion of bilateral trading.

To enhance business relations, both countries follow some important agreements. India helped Singapore to launch its first domestically made microsatellite.

Singapore has areas of expertise in science and technologies for Indian scholars. The Air Service Agreement (2005) aid Singapore to establish direct connections with fifteen Indian cities through eight airlines.

India and Thailand shared a bond beyond business through spiritual connections. Many Thai people visit India to seek connection

With Buddhism while Hindu influences are present vividly in that culture. The “Act East” policy of India and the “Act West “ policy of Thailand brought closer these two countries.

During the pandemic situation in 2020, the bilateral trade between the two countries reached USD 9.76 billion.

These two country shares a connection from ancient times as India has a great influence on the people of South Korea.

When President of South Korea Park Geun-Hye visited India in 2014 the closed bilateral relation upgraded to a new level.

India primarily exports naphtha, steel, cereals, and iron to Korea.

Major imported products from Korea are petroleum refined products, telecommunicationequipment, mechanical appliances, etc.

Both of these countries share common interests in commonwealth games, the English language, and cricket.

Both are developing countries and has a common target to eradicate poverty, provide a healthy environment for citizens, and improve economic condition.

Jamaica has been a major export area for India for products like medical devices, vehicle parts, machinery, etc.

The frequent meeting of Prime Ministers of these two countries arises chances for economic and commercial involvement between the two countries.

The bilateral trading is strong between them. Investment from France plays a critical role in the Indian economy as 1000 french establishments are already here.

Major Frenchcompanies in India are Capgemini, Loreal, Total, Airbus, etc from industries like services, chemical, and aeronautics.