Relationship dossier
India
Syria
Relationship assessment
Friendly ties marked by diplomatic support and Indian humanitarian assistance
India toward Syria
+25India has supported Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in international forums and provided humanitarian assistance, including aid after the 2023 earthquake.
Syria toward India
+25Syria has supported India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, reflecting diplomatic backing for India’s role in international institutions.
Overall relationship
+30The relationship has been shaped by diplomatic support and humanitarian cooperation, with no major bilateral dispute identified in these areas. Its practical scope and continuity are less clear, particularly following political change in Syria.
How to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
India and Syria have maintained a generally friendly relationship, with India supporting Syria’s sovereignty and providing humanitarian assistance, including after the 2023 earthquake. Syria has supported India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. The relationship has included diplomatic cooperation, though the scope and continuity of practical cooperation are unclear.
Key developments
India provided humanitarian assistance to Syria following the earthquake.
Syria expressed support for India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Major uncertainties
- The extent and implementation of bilateral cooperation beyond diplomatic support and humanitarian assistance are unclear.
- The continuity of Syrian foreign policy following the change in government is uncertain.