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Poland
Romania
Czech Republic
Serbia
Croatia
Liechtenstein
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Ambassador's Name
Adam Burakowski
Daniela Sezonov-Ţane
Dr. Eliska Zigova, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lank
Sinisa Pavić
H.E. Mr. Petar Ljubicic
Liechtenstein does not have an ambassadorial presence in India.
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Country's History in Independence
Declared independence on November 11, 1918, following World War I. Current status: A parliamentary republic.
Declared independence on May 9, 1877, recognized by Berlin Congress in 1878. Current status: A semi-presidential republic.
On January 1, 1993, Czechoslovakia was peacefully divided to form the Czech Republic. Current status: A parliamentary republic.
Declared independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro on June 5, 2006. Current status: A parliamentary republic.
Declared independence on June 25, 1991. Current status: A parliamentary republic.
Became independent in 1866. Current status: A constitutional monarchy.
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Country's Foreign Policy Objectives
Focuses on European integration, regional security, and strengthening NATO alliances.
Emphasizes European integration, regional cooperation, and strengthening transatlantic ties.
Aims to develop good bilateral relations, participate actively in the EU, and align with international commitments.
Focuses on balancing relations with the West and East, regional stability, and European integration.
Aims to enhance regional stability, international influence, and multilateral cooperation.
Aims to make efficient use of resources, maintain neutrality, and engage in multilateral cooperation.
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Role in the European Union
Active member, focusing on regional security, economic development, and upholding democratic values.
Active member, emphasizing economic growth, regional stability, and social cohesion.
Active member, involved in various EU programs and policies, focusing on economic and social integration.
Identified as a potential candidate for EU membership, participating in EU enlargement policies.
Active member, involved in EU affairs, focusing on economic and social integration.
Not an EU member but part of the European Economic Area (EEA), allowing access to the EU internal market.
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Involvement and Stance on NATO Strategies
Founding member, actively participating in NATO missions, focusing on regional security and defense.
Active member, contributing to NATO missions and focusing on regional security and defense capabilities.
Member, participating in NATO activities aimed at deterring enemy attacks and preparing operations.
Maintains political dialogue and cooperation with NATO, focusing on defense reform and modernization.
Contributes to NATO's security through civil scientific cooperation and military involvement.
Not a NATO member, maintaining a policy of neutrality.
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Current Economic Conditions
Diversified economy with strong sectors in manufacturing, services, and agriculture.
Developing economy with key sectors in industry, services, and agriculture.
Strong labor market, low unemployment, high job security, facing labor and skill shortages.
Economic growth accelerated in the second half of 2023, focusing on key sectors for GDP growth.
Resilient economic activity, focusing on accelerating convergence with average EU incomes.
Highly industrialized, free-enterprise economy despite small size and lack of natural resources.
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Political Climate
Stable parliamentary democracy with a competitive political landscape.
Semi-presidential republic with a competitive multiparty system, facing governance challenges.
Stable parliamentary democracy with respect for political rights and civil liberties.
Parliamentary democracy with competitive elections, facing challenges in political stability and governance.
Parliamentary republic with free elections, facing issues with public sector corruption.
Combines a powerful monarchy with a parliamentary system, with significant influence from the prince.
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Key Security Issues
Cybersecurity threats, regional tensions, and ensuring energy security. Collaborates internationally to address these issues.
Regional security, cyber threats, and energy security. Collaborates with international partners for mitigation.
Regional security, cyber threats, and ensuring energy security. Collaborates internationally to address issues.
Regional security, territorial integrity, and energy security. Collaborates with international partners.
Regional security, organized crime, and ensuring cybersecurity. Collaborates with international partners.
Financial and drug crime, collaborating with international law enforcement agencies for security.
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Economic Interdependence Effects
Highly integrated with the EU, significantly impacted by EU economic trends.
Highly integrated with the EU, significant impact from regional economic trends.
Medium-sized, open, and export-driven economy, heavily dependent on Eurozone demand.
Interdependent with the EU and regional economies, significantly impacted by regional economic trends.
Heavily interdependent with principal European economies, impacted by negative trends in larger EU economies.
Strongly interdependent with larger European economies, particularly Switzerland and the EU.
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Diplomatic Relations with Russia and EU
Maintains diplomatic relations with Russia and the EU, focusing on security and economic cooperation.
Maintains diplomatic relations with Russia and the EU, focusing on balancing relations and European integration.
Maintains diplomatic relations with Russia and the EU, focusing on economic and cultural exchanges.
Maintains diplomatic relations with Russia and the EU, focusing on European integration while balancing Eastern relations.
Maintains diplomatic relations with Russia and the EU, focusing on economic and cultural exchanges.
Maintains diplomatic relations with Russia and the EU, focusing on neutrality and multilateral cooperation.
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Current Relationship with India
Strong bilateral relationship focusing on economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and strategic partnerships.
Strong bilateral relationship focusing on economic cooperation, technological exchange, and cultural ties.
Warm bilateral relations, focusing on economic cooperation and cultural exchange.
Active bilateral relations focusing on economic cooperation and cultural exchange.
Strong bilateral relationship, focusing on economic cooperation and cultural exchange.
Maintains diplomatic relations through concurrent accreditations, focusing on international cooperation.
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Geographical Location and Neighbors
Located in Central Europe, bordered by Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, and the Baltic Sea.
Located in Southeastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Hungary.
Located in Central Europe, bordered by Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Poland.
Located in Southeastern Europe, bordered by Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia.
Located in Southeastern Europe, bordered by Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and the Adriatic Sea.
Landlocked in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south, Austria to the east and north.
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Strategic Advantages in International Politics
Strategic location in Central Europe, strong industrial base, and active participation in EU and NATO.
Strategic location in Southeastern Europe, strong ties with the EU and NATO, regional influence.
Strategic geographical position in Central Europe, strong industrial base, active participation in EU and NATO.
Strategic location in the Balkans, balancing East and West relations, strong regional influence.
Strategic location in Southeastern Europe, strong EU and NATO memberships, economic resilience.
Strong financial sector, high GDP per capita, neutrality, and multilateral engagement.
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Priyanka
Name
Portugal
Moldova
Albania
Lithuania
Holy See (Vatican)
Gibraltar
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Ambassador's Name
João Ribeiro de Almeida
Ana Taban
Honorary Consul General Dikshu Kukreja
H. E. Ms. Diana Mickevičienė
Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli
Gibraltar does not have an ambassadorial presence in India.
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Country's History in Independence
Founded in 1143 with the Treaty of Zamora. Current status: A semi-presidential republic.
Declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 27, 1991. Current status: A parliamentary republic.
Declared independence on November 28, 1912, during the First Balkan War. Current status: A parliamentary republic.
Declared independence on February 16, 1918. Regained independence from the Soviet Union on March 11, 1990. Current status: A parliamentary republic.
Recognized as an independent sovereignty by international law. Maintains diplomatic relations worldwide.
British Overseas Territory, self-governing under British sovereignty.
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Country's Foreign Policy Objectives
Focuses on multilateralism, regional stability, and international cooperation.
Focuses on European integration, regional stability, and strengthening relations with neighboring countries.
Aims to increase security, peace, and prosperity for the Balkans, the Mediterranean, and Europe.
Protecting national independence and democracy, responding to security challenges, and integrating with European and transatlantic structures.
Promotes peace, human rights, and interfaith dialogue through moral and ethical guidance.
Emphasizes non-negotiable British sovereignty and navigates the post-Brexit landscape.
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Role in the European Union
Active member, focusing on economic integration, social cohesion, and sustainable development.
Not an EU member but seeks closer ties and eventual membership. Part of the EU's Eastern Partnership program.
Identified as a potential candidate for EU membership, actively working towards accession criteria.
Active member, focusing on regional security, economic development, and democratic values.
Not an EU member but maintains diplomatic relations with the EU.
Left the EU following Brexit, seeking new agreements with the EU.
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Involvement and Stance on NATO Strategies
Founding member, providing strategic support through geographical location and military capabilities.
Cooperates with NATO through the Partnership for Peace program, maintaining neutrality.
NATO member, actively involved in NATO missions and initiatives.
NATO member, actively participates in NATO missions and initiatives.
Not involved in NATO, maintains a policy of neutrality.
Strategic role in NATO due to geographical location, providing logistical support and facilities.
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Current Economic Conditions
Diversified economy with strong sectors in tourism, services, manufacturing, and agriculture.
Developing economy with significant agricultural and industrial sectors. Faces challenges such as poverty and corruption.
Developing economy with key sectors including agriculture, services, and manufacturing.
Growing economy with key sectors in IT, manufacturing, and services.
Supported by contributions from global Catholics, investments, and sales of postage stamps and publications.
Diversified economy with key sectors in tourism, financial services, online gambling, and shipping.
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Political Climate
Stable parliamentary democracy with a multiparty system and regular transfers of power.
Parliamentary republic with a competitive political landscape facing instability and governance challenges.
Competitive elections with highly polarized political parties.
Democracy with a competitive political landscape, issues of corruption and socioeconomic challenges.
Absolute elective monarchy with the Pope as head of state, combining spiritual and temporal power.
Stable political environment with self-governing parliamentary democracy, navigating post-Brexit implications.
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Key Security Issues
Cyber threats, organized crime, and maritime security, collaborating internationally to address challenges.
Territorial integrity (Transnistria region) and energy security, collaborating with international partners.
Organized crime and regional stability, collaborating with international organizations.
Cybersecurity threats, regional tensions (particularly with Russia), and energy security, collaborating internationally.
Protection of religious sites, cyber threats, and maintaining neutrality, collaborating with international law enforcement.
Border controls, maritime security, collaborating with the UK and international agencies.
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Economic Interdependence Effects
Highly integrated with the EU, economic fluctuations in the EU significantly impact Portugal's economy.
Interdependent with the EU and neighboring countries, significantly impacted by regional economic trends.
Interdependent with the EU and regional economies, significantly impacted by economic trends in these areas.
Highly integrated with the EU, economic trends within the EU significantly impact Lithuania's economy.
Interdependent with global Catholic contributions and investments, emphasizing financial stability and transparency.
Interdependent with the EU and the UK, adapting to changes brought by Brexit.
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Diplomatic Relations with Russia and EU
Maintains diplomatic relations with Russia and the EU, focusing on economic and cultural exchanges.
Maintains diplomatic relations with Russia and the EU, focusing on balancing relations and European integration.
Maintains diplomatic relations with Russia and the EU, focusing on European integration.
Maintains diplomatic relations with Russia and the EU, focusing on European integration and regional security.
Maintains diplomatic relations with Russia and the EU, focusing on dialogue and global ethical issues.
Maintains diplomatic relations through the UK, focusing on regional stability and cooperation with the EU.
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Current Relationship with India
Strong bilateral relationship focusing on economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and people-to-people ties.
Maintains diplomatic relations focusing on economic cooperation and cultural exchange, seeking to enhance bilateral ties.
Maintains diplomatic relations focusing on economic cooperation and cultural exchange, seeking to enhance bilateral ties.
Maintains diplomatic relations focusing on economic cooperation, technological exchange, and cultural ties.
Strong diplomatic relations focusing on interfaith dialogue, cultural exchange, and collaboration on humanitarian issues.
Maintains diplomatic relations focusing on economic cooperation and cultural exchange.
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Geographical Location and Neighbors
Southwestern Europe, bordered by Spain to the east and north, Atlantic Ocean to the west and south.
Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine to the north, east, and south, Romania to the west.
Southeastern Europe, bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, Greece to the south, and coastline along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.
Baltic region, bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, Poland to the south, Baltic Sea to the west.
Enclave within Rome, Italy.
Southern tip of Spain, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, shares a land border with Spain.
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Strategic Advantages in International Politics
Strategic location, strong maritime tradition, EU and NATO memberships.
Strategic location between the EU and Eastern Europe, aspirations for EU integration.
Strategic location in the Balkans, NATO membership provides significant advantages in regional security and cooperation.
Strategic location in the Baltic region, EU and NATO memberships, emphasis on cybersecurity and regional security.
Unique position as a religious and sovereign entity, influencing global issues through moral and ethical guidance.
Strategic location at the entrance to the Mediterranean, significant military and logistical advantages.
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