Hyderabad Welcomes Lithuania’s First Honorary Consulate

Kiran Satchandra Divi, a successful businessman from Telangana, has been named Lithuania’s first Honorary Consul for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The announcement was made at the official opening of the new Honorary Consulate office in Hyderabad.

Lithuania, a European country, has several honorary consulates in India, including Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. The new office in Hyderabad will help the country’s presence in India even more.

New Lithuanian Honorary Consulate in India was officially opened – this time in #Hyderabad!

Mr. Kiran Divi, running one of the biggest pharma companies in India @LabsDivis was appointed as 4th HC of 🇱🇹 in 🇮🇳. Mr. Divi was greeted by @ZemaitisKarolis VM of Economy & innovation. pic.twitter.com/3At7WBokeU

— Lithuania in India (@LTEmbassyDelhi) February 27, 2023

What is Honorary Consulate?

Honorary consuls, as opposed to career diplomats, are typically citizens of the country in which they live, work, and pay taxes. Foreign governments appoint them to handle the concerns of their citizens who live in the host country. Being an honorary consul is not limited to celebrities; ordinary citizens can also serve in this capacity.

The term “honorary” refers to the fact that honorary consuls serve on a volunteer basis and are not compensated for their services. They carry out their duties with a sense of duty and commitment to their country and its people.

Increasing Lithuania’s Visibility in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Karolis Žemaitis, Lithuania’s Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation, attended the opening ceremony and expressed his excitement about the new honorary consulate.

He stated that the new office will increase Lithuania’s visibility in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, particularly in economic fields such as biotechnology, life sciences, information and communication technology, and digital solutions.

Kiran Divi, who also serves on the Board of Directors for Divi’s Labs, has stated his desire to strengthen Lithuania’s presence in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

He believes that his appointment as Honorary Consul will usher in a new era in Lithuania’s relationship with one of India’s most technologically advanced regions.