UN looks forward to Yoga celebrations at its HQs on June 21, led by PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to begin his state visit to United States next week. The power-packed schedule will begin with his first event at United Nations Headquarters where he will lead the member states in celebrating the International Yoga day.

Apart from the symbolism & pomp, Prime Minister’s four-day visit to US will also mark the dawn of a new era of partnership between the two countries. With his second address of joint sitting of US Congress, PM Modi will join the elite list of leaders like Winston Churchill & Nelson Mandela, to have addressed the House twice.

Meanwhile, UN officials and member states are eagerly awaiting & looking forward to celebration of 9th International Yoga Day at the UN Headquarters on June 21. UNO has organized a special session to mark the day, which will see PM Modi and UNGA President Csaba Korosi participating together.

PM Modi will lead the yoga session at UN HQ on June 21. A couple of UN officials and member states have also taken to Twitter to shared their excitement of joining the Yoga Day celebrations with Indian Prime Minister.

Looking forward to participating in the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations @UN with Prime Minister @NarendraModi at the UNHQ North Lawn next week.https://t.co/0afheBDRzc pic.twitter.com/qCuEQQyJF6

— Amina J Mohammed (@AminaJMohammed) June 16, 2023

?? @franceonu is looking forward to doing yoga with Prime Minister ?? @narendramodi at UNHQ North Lawn.#YogawithModi #InternationalDayofYoga2023@IndiaUNNewYorkhttps://t.co/UAP2oIC18C

— La France à l’ONU ???? (@franceonu) June 16, 2023

Yoga session will take place between 8 AM – 9 AM at the sprawling North Lawn of UN Headquarters, where a bust of Mahatma Gandhi was installed in December last year. The historic session will saw participation of top UN officials, ambassadors, envoys & delegates of many member states along with some from Indian diaspora.

United States is also all geared up to welcome PM Modi on his first state visit. Lots of arrangements & celebrations have been planned by the US authorities as well as Indian diaspora to give him a rousing reception.

Looking forward to the arrival of Prime Minister Modi in Washington DC next week.

India is a key partner in our efforts to strengthen democracy in the U.S. and around the world. @IndiainNewYork pic.twitter.com/3ptzn5YgU5

— Congressman Greg Landsman (@RepGregLandsman) June 16, 2023

The US & India have an important relationship and collaborate in diverse fields like medicine, technology, & sustainable growth. I am happy that @POTUS & @FLOTUS have invited @PMOIndia to visit our great nation & I look forward to hearing the Prime Minister’s address to Congress.

— Congressman Troy A. Carter (@RepTroyCarter) June 16, 2023

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting America on June 22nd, and will speak to Congress. The largest and oldest democracies will have great opportunity to strengthen our bonds. We share common threats and believe in common values.
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— Rep. Don Bacon ?? (@RepDonBacon) June 16, 2023

‘I am excited that (Prime Minister @narendramodi) is coming to #America to extend goodwill between our two nations in one of the most strategically important relationships we have in the world.’

Thank you Congressman @RichMcCormick_ for your enthusiastic welcome of… pic.twitter.com/H39nMc0OVQ

— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) June 16, 2023

A couple of US lawmakers spoke about the importance of India-US ties in current global scenario while others reiterated the shared values of two democracies and also the common threats faced by them.