This article covers diplomatic relations between India and Georgia: the recognition of Georgia's independence, the opening of resident missions, the historical links the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) records, high-level visits and the mechanisms for bilateral dialogue. It is based on the MEA bilateral brief of July 2026 and describes the position at that time.
Recognition and resident missions
According to the MEA brief of July 2026, India recognised Georgia's independence in December 1991. As of the brief, each country has a resident mission in the other, and the dates on which the two missions opened are set out in this guide's practical article.
India's first resident Ambassador to Georgia, Shri Amit Kumar Mishra, assumed charge in Tbilisi on 20 March 2026.
Historical links
The brief records a number of historical and literary connections between India and Georgia. It states that Indian folklore, especially the Panchatantra, influenced Georgian folk legends.
One of the main heroes in "The Knight in the Panther's Skin", the epic Georgian masterpiece by the 12th century poet Shota Rustaveli, is an Indian prince. The brief also notes that Georgians served in the Mughal Courts, and that the 19th century Georgian painter Niko Pirosmani depicted India in his artwork "Hunting in India".
A further link concerns the relics of Queen St. Ketevan, which were discovered in St. Augustine Church in Goa. A part of the relics was handed over to Georgia in 2021 by EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar.
High-level visits
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Georgia in July 2021. During that visit he met the Georgian President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Mrs. Maka Botchorishvili, visited India in March 2025 to participate in the Raisina Dialogue. She met the External Affairs Minister on the sidelines of the event.
A parliamentary delegation led by the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Mr. Shalva Papuashvili, visited India from 01-05 December 2025. The delegation met the Hon'ble Speaker of Lok Sabha and the Hon'ble Vice President.
Following this visit, a Parliamentary Friendship Group for Georgia was constituted in the Indian Parliament. The brief states that the group was formed to further strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
Dialogue mechanisms
Bilateral dialogue between India and Georgia is conducted through the mechanism of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) and the Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC). Secretary (West) and the Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister co-chair both the FOC and the IGC.
The brief records that the 8th FOC was held in Tbilisi in December 2025. The 3rd IGC was held in New Delhi in September 2017.
Agreements
The agreements referred to in the brief concern a Free Trade Agreement feasibility study and cooperation in culture, education, science, sports and youth. They are covered in this guide's articles on trade and investment and on culture, education and the Indian community.