Dr. Ram Boddapati’s appointment as Fiji’s Honorary Consul in Hyderabad offers new opportunities to strengthen India–Fiji relations through healthcare partnerships, trade, investment and people-to-people engagement, while deepening India’s cooperation with the Pacific region.
BIMSTEC Member States reaffirmed their commitment to regional security and cooperation at the inaugural Home Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi on 13 October 2026. With the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, the seven nations pledged to strengthen collective efforts against terrorism, drug trafficking, cybercrime, human trafficking and transnational organised crime. Representing Sri Lanka, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Hon. Ananda Wijepala, emphasised the importance of enhanced information-sharing, coordinated law enforcement and practical regional partnerships in building a safer, more resilient and prosperous Bay of Bengal region.
The discussions took place during a special webinar on engineering goods held on September 30, 2026, jointly organised by the Embassy of India in Cairo, the Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers, the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), and the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India).
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, highlighted significant opportunities to deepen India–Sri Lanka cooperation in pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare technologies, investment, and resilient supply chains. Speaking at the Ambassadors’ Conference in New Delhi, she emphasised Sri Lanka’s growing focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing and invited Indian companies to explore investment and partnership opportunities across the pharmaceutical value chain.
The Embassy of India in Egypt, in association with, the Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is organizing a Two-Day Silk Exhibition-cum-Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) on 24-25 August 2026 in Cairo.
Indian Ambassador to Egypt, Suresh K. Reddy, said that India has undergone far-reaching transformation across multiple sectors in the decades since independence, noting that the country’s journey is no longer defined solely by economic and technological growth, but also by the aspirations of more than 1.4 billion people and a broader ambition to offer a development model for the Global South.
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued two decrees appointing Artur Lyukmanov as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Permanent Representative of Russia to the League of Arab States in Cairo.
The Indian Ambassador to Egypt, Suresh K. Reddy, welcomed the signing of the agreement, emphasizing that the contract reflects the increasing confidence Egypt places in Indian companies and demonstrates the reputation Indian products and services have earned in global markets.
India celebrated International Tea Day in Cairo at an FAO-hosted event, showcasing its rich tea heritage through the Embassy of India. Visitors enjoyed freshly brewed Masala Chai and explored varieties like Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, and Kashmiri Kahwa. Led by Ambassador Suresh K. Reddy, the showcase highlighted India’s tea culture, hospitality, and role as a major producer, while promoting cultural exchange and strengthening India–Egypt people-to-people ties.
India is set to host the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit this year, where leaders and representatives from across the African continent will convene to launch a new chapter in one of the most enduring, long-standing, and dynamic partnerships in the Global South.
