Antigua and Barbuda–India relations

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Antigua and Barbuda-India relations
Map indicating locations of Antigua and Barbuda and India

Antigua and Barbuda
India

The

honorary consulate general in New Delhi.[2]

In July 2005, Antigua and Barbuda expressed support for the G4 nations' resolution on reforms of the United Nations.[3] Antigua and Barbuda prime minister, Baldwin Spencer, visited India in January 2007, and was the chief guest at the convocation of Manipal University (now MAHE).[4][5] Antiguan and Barbudan member of Parliament, Michael Ascot, made an official visit to India in the first week of April 2012.[1]

Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir 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.[6][7][8] Williams also visited a hospital in Hyderabad run by Livlife hospitals.[9][10]

Secretary (AMS, CPV& SA) in the

Minister of Health.[1]

Trade

pharmaceuticals, and apparel and clothing. The major commodities imported by India from Antigua and Barbuda are fruits, nuts and Aluminium.[11]

Manipal University signed a

the Caribbean.[17]

Cultural relations

As of December 2016, around 150

medical students.[1]

According to the 2001 Census of Antigua and Barbuda, 0.7% of the country's

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 nationals.[19]

Foreign aid

India assisted Antigua and Barbuda to carry out a

IT Park in 2008, and a feasibility study for a sewage treatment centre in 2009.[1] India provided $400,000 to Antigua and Barbuda on 20 March 2017 to install solar panels.[20]

Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda are eligible for scholarships under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme.[1]

References

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  2. ^ "Hony. Consulates in India". Protocol Division, Ministry of External Affairs. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Antigua-Barbuda PM discusses closer relations with India". Caribbean Net News. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Manipal varsity to set up off-shore campus in Antigua | Manipal varsity to set up off-shore campus in Antigua". www.oneindia.com. 24 January 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Manipal varsity signs MoU with Antigua". Deccan Herald. 24 January 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2017.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Joyous Occasion at the 16th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World – People from 194 Countries Respond to An Era of Conscience Movement". CNN iReport. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
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  8. ^ "The Movement of An Era of Conscience — At the 16th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World". Barclet Magazine. 11 December 2016. Archived from the original on 19 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  9. ^ "Sir Rodney Williams, Governor of Antigua and Barbuda visits Livlife Hospital on his trip to India in October 2015". Livlife Hospitals. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  10. ^ "Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda at Livlife Part 1". Youtube. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  11. ^ "Total Trade". Department of Commerce. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  12. ^ "News » News headlines". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  13. ^ "Manipal Education buys out Antigua University". The Economic Times. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  14. ^ Pathak, Kalpana (29 March 2012). "Manipal University in expansion mode". Business Standard India. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  15. ^ "Small town, big business". Outlook Business. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  16. ^ Krishnan, Aarati (26 February 2013). "Education can be paying too, the Manipal group way". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  17. ^ "Premji set to buy 10% in Manipal Education for Rs 900 crore". The Times of India. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  18. ISBN 978-976-600-206-0, archived from the original
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  19. ^ "Caribbean nations wooing Indian immigrants with attractive citizenship-for-cash offers - Times of India". The Times of India. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  20. ^ "India and Antigua and Barbuda to cooperate in areas of Medical Tourism, Health and Wellness, Energy and IT". Antigua Tribune. 20 March 2017. Archived from the original on 24 June 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
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