This article covers cultural, youth and media exchanges, scholarships and training for Guineans in India, and the Indian community in Guinea, based on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) bilateral brief of April 2026. It also gives the contact details of the Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in New Delhi and its honorary consulates, as recorded in the MEA Protocol Division register read on 24 September 2026.
Cultural exchanges
According to the MEA brief of April 2026, ICCR sponsored an 8-member cultural troupe from Guinea to take part in the Surajkund Art and Craft Mela in February 2013. A 15-member cultural troupe from Guinea visited India for the 38th edition of the Surajkund Art and Craft Mela from 09 to 23 February 2025.
A Folk-Dance Troupe from Arunachal Pradesh visited Guinea and gave a performance in Conakry on 27 October 2017. The brief records this as the first ever visit to Guinea by any cultural troupe from India.
Youth and media
Mr. Mohamed Billy Kaba, Secretary General (Deputy Minister), Ministry of Youth and Sports, attended the Youth Ministers' Session of the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS), held virtually on 17 August 2024, on the theme "Youth Engagement for a Better Future".
The first ever familiarisation visit of two journalists from the Republic of Guinea to India took place from 24-30 October 2024.
Scholarships and training
The ICCR has allocated one slot to the Republic of Guinea under the Africa Scholarship Scheme (ASS). The Indian Mission used the slot by sending one Guinean applicant to India in each of the Academic Years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26.
Under ITEC, the Ministry of External Affairs has allocated 40 Civilian ITEC slots to the Republic of Guinea. The Mission utilised 17 slots in FY 2025-2026.
The Ministry organised the 1st Special Course for Diplomats from Central and West African Countries at SSIFS from 16-25 July 2025, which 15 Guinean diplomats attended. As of the brief, another batch of 15 diplomats was due to go to India in 2026.
The Indian community in Guinea
As of the April 2026 brief, the Indian community in Guinea is estimated at around 2500 persons. They are mainly involved in mining and industries, and in the import and export of goods such as automobiles, textiles, food products, sanitary items, cookware, soaps and detergents, and cashews.
Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in New Delhi
The brief states that Guinea opened its Embassy in New Delhi in April 2012. The register gives the following contact details:
- Address: C - 76, Shivalik, New Delhi - 110017
- Telephone: +91-11-46540211,46540213
- Email: ambaguineedelhi@gmail.com
The register lists no website for the Embassy. The head of mission, as listed in the register, is H.E. Mr. Alassane Conte, Ambassador.
India's Embassy in Guinea
India had opened an Embassy in Conakry earlier, but closed it in 1988 after more than two decades. India opened its Embassy in Guinea in 2019.
The brief states that the Indian Mission has been assisting many prominent Indian entrepreneurs who have approached the Embassy seeking ministerial level meetings to establish their businesses in Guinea.
Honorary consulates and national day
The register lists honorary consulates of Guinea in the following Indian cities:
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
The national day of Guinea is 2 October (Independence Day).
Visas
The brief contains no information on visas for travel between India and Guinea. Travellers should check current requirements with the Embassy before travelling.
Honorary consuls
Honorary consuls have limited powers compared with the Embassy. Visa, passport and other requirements should be confirmed with the Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in New Delhi.