India and Iraq
Country guide in 5 articles, about 16 minutes of reading
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief on India and Iraq (June 2026). Figures and events are as the brief gives them at that date. Contact details come from the verified MEA register and are shown live.
Relations
India and Iraq: diplomatic relations and milestones
India and Iraq signed a Friendship Treaty in 1952 and marked 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2022. This article covers historical ties, India's position since 2003, visits and dialogue mechanisms.
4 min read · Published 6 October 2026
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and Iraq
India-Iraq trade was US$ 27.51 billion in FY 2025-26, and the brief notes that crude oil accounts for over 95% of bilateral trade. This article covers trade, oil, Indian exports, projects by Indian companies and trade fairs.
4 min read · Published 6 October 2026
Development and cooperation
India and Iraq: development partnership and cooperation
India has allocated 200 ITEC slots to Iraq and trained Iraqi diplomats, and has held Jaipur Foot camps in Karbala and Baghdad. This article covers these and India's links with Iraqi think-tanks.
3 min read · Published 6 October 2026
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and the Indian community in Iraq
About 1,00,000 Indians visited Iraq's holy shrines in 2025, and around 25,000 Indians live in Iraq. This article covers spiritual ties, pilgrimage, education, scholarships and the Indian community.
3 min read · Published 6 October 2026
Practical guide
Iraq in India: embassy, consulates and how to get help
The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq is in Anand Niketan, New Delhi, and Iraq has a consulate in Mumbai. This article gives contact details and the visa, travel and flight facts in the MEA brief.
2 min read · Published 6 October 2026
Source. MEA bilateral brief: India and Iraq, June 2026. Diplo is independent and is not affiliated with any government. Suggest a correction.