India–Fiji ties get a new connect: Dr. Ram Boddapati appointed Honorary Consul

India’s engagement with Fiji and the wider Pacific region gains another point of contact with the appointment of Dr. Seetharamaiah Boddapati as Honorary Consul of the Republic of Fiji, based in Hyderabad, with jurisdiction over Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

The appointment comes at a time when India is expanding its engagement with the Pacific Island countries across trade, investment, healthcare, technology, capacity-building and people-to-people relations.

Dr. Boddapati, a medical professional and entrepreneur, is expected to explore opportunities to strengthen Fiji–India cooperation, with particular emphasis on healthcare access for Fijian patients seeking specialised treatment in India, pharmaceutical and medical technology partnerships, and business and investment linkages.

India’s strengths in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, biotechnology, information technology and advanced healthcare offer considerable scope for collaboration. Fiji’s strategic position in the South Pacific also presents opportunities for Indian businesses seeking to expand their engagement with the wider Pacific Islands region.

Operating from Hyderabad, Dr. Boddapati’s consular jurisdiction across three southern Indian states provides a platform to connect Fiji with India’s business, healthcare and innovation ecosystems.