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#FACTS@ssbclear INDIA’S RELATIONS WITH PROMINENT NATIONS 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 India–United States Relationship status: Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership Bilateral trade (goods & services): ~USD 190–200 billion US is one of India’s largest trading partners. Defence cooperation: Over USD 20 billion worth of defence deals since 2008. Foundational defence agreements signed: LEMOA, COMCASA, BECA. Cooperation areas: Defence, Indo-Pacific security, semiconductors, AI, clean energy, space, education. Strategic alignment through QUAD (India, US, Japan, Australia). 🇨🇳 India–China Nature of relationship: Complex & competitive Bilateral trade: ~USD 115–120 billion, heavily tilted in China’s favour. Major issue: Border dispute (LAC) since 2020 Galwan clash. Diplomatic and military disengagement talks ongoing. India restricts Chinese investments and apps citing national security. Strategic rivalry in Indo-Pacific and South Asia. 🇷🇺 India–Russia Relationship status: Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership Defence dependence: ~60–65% of India’s legacy defence equipment is Russian-origin. Major systems: S-400 air defence, nuclear submarines, fighter jets. Russia remains a key energy supplier (discounted crude oil). Trade crossed USD 60 billion after 2022 due to energy imports. India balances ties despite Russia-Ukraine conflict (strategic autonomy). 🇪🇺 India–European Union EU is India’s largest trading partner in goods. India-EU trade: ~USD 120 billion. Negotiations ongoing for India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Cooperation in climate action, digital regulation, clean energy, mobility. Strong relations with France and Germany within EU. 🇫🇷 India–France Relationship: Strategic Partnership (since 1998) Defence cooperation: Rafale jets, submarines, joint exercises. France is a key supporter of India’s strategic autonomy. Cooperation in nuclear energy, space, Indo-Pacific security. One of India’s most reliable defence partners. 🇬🇧 India–United Kingdom Historical ties; relationship being redefined post-Brexit. India-UK trade: ~USD 20 billion. Negotiating a Comprehensive FTA. Large Indian diaspora: ~1.8 million people of Indian origin. Cooperation in education, finance, technology, defence. 🇯🇵 India–Japan Relationship: Special Strategic & Global Partnership Major investor in Indian infrastructure (DMIC, bullet train). Japan is among India’s top FDI sources. Strong cooperation in Indo-Pacific, QUAD framework. Shared concerns over China’s assertiveness. 🇦🇺 India–Australia Relationship upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Key partner in QUAD. Cooperation in critical minerals, defence, education, clean energy. Strong people-to-people ties due to Indian students & diaspora. 🇮🇱 India–Israel Strategic partner in defence, intelligence, agriculture, cyber security. Israel is among India’s top defence technology suppliers. Cooperation in water management and innovation. Strong security cooperation without formal alliance. 🇮🇷 India–Iran Important for energy security and regional connectivity. Strategic interest in Chabahar Port (access to Afghanistan & Central Asia). Relations affected by US sanctions but maintained diplomatically. 🇸🇦🇦🇪 India–Gulf Countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE) UAE is India’s top trade partner (goods). Indian diaspora in Gulf: ~9 million. Cooperation in energy, remittances, infrastructure, counter-terrorism. UAE signed CEPA with India (free trade agreement). 🌏 India–ASEAN Trade: ~USD 130 billion. ASEAN is central to India’s Act East Policy. Cooperation in maritime security, connectivity, trade. Strategic importance in Indo-Pacific balance. 🌍 India–Africa Africa is a major partner for energy, minerals, pharmaceuticals. India–Africa trade: ~USD 90 billion. Development partnership via capacity building, lines of credit. Historical goodwill and South-South cooperation.