Yoga Australia and Indian diaspora welcome PM Modi ahead of his upcoming State visit, hail bilateral ties
Canberra, July 5
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming state visit to Australia, the leadership of Yoga Australia has issued a warm message of welcome, highlighting the role of yoga in fostering bilateral ties.
In a post on X, the Embassy of India in Australia shared Josh Pryor, CEO of Yoga Australia's message, in which he extended his heartfelt welcome to PM Modi and hailed yoga as "India's priceless gift to the world," emphasising its growing influence across Australia as a tool for health, well-being, inner harmony, and inspiration.
In a special message addressed to the Prime Minister, Pryor stated, "Namaste Prime Minister Modi, we welcome you to Australia. Yoga is India's priceless gift to the world, helping so many through health, well-being, inner harmony, and inspiration. On behalf of thousands of yoga teachers and many, many more enthusiasts and students, it is my pleasure to wish you a productive visit here with meaningful engagements and lasting memories."
Pryor further noted that the Prime Minister's visit serves as a clear sign of the deepening friendship between the two nations.
"Your visit surely is a sign of the growing friendship between Australia and India, and on behalf of Yoga Australia, please enjoy your stay," he said.
The Embassy captioned the post, "The voices of welcome continue to grow stronger as Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's visit to Australia draws closer. In this special message, Mr Josh Pryor, CEO, Yoga Australia, celebrates yoga--India's timeless gift to humanity--and its growing resonance across Australia as a force for wellness, harmony and people-to-people connect."
Earlier, the Embassy reflected on the enthusiasm building within the Indian diaspora in Australia ahead of the PM's visit, sharing the views and welcome from an Australian.
Sharing his message, the Embassy wrote, "Excitement is building across Australia as the Indian community eagerly looks forward to the visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi. Hear from an Australian sharing their enthusiasm and warm welcome for this landmark visit."
Reflecting on the strength of the partnership, the resident of Sydney remarked in the video message, "I'm delighted to share that the Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi, is coming to Australia and that too to Melbourne to further strengthen what already is a great partnership between two great lands, Australia and Bharat."
He highlighted that the alliance between the two countries has expanded far beyond traditional ties, noting that whether it is cricket, sports, IT, AI, or technology, the relationship is reaching new heights.
A significant part of this growing cultural exchange is the increased visibility of Indian cinema in Australia. The resident shared their personal experience, stating, "We have been going to India for 55 years now. Earlier, there were only Hollywood movies here. But now, in mainstream cinema, there is Bollywood, Tollywood, Mollywood, Sandalwood, and just a few days ago I watched a Haryanvi film."
Building on the success of the Prime Minister's previous visit to Sydney, the community in Melbourne is preparing for a high-profile reception. As the resident enthusiastically concluded, "As you all know, last time Narendra Modi ji held a wonderful program in Sydney. Now it's Melbourne's turn. Victory to India, Victory to Bharat, and Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!"
PM Modi will visit Australia at the invitation of PM Anthony Albanese and travel to Melbourne from July 8-10.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see the Indian diaspora in Australia so excited about the PM's visit. The mention of Bollywood, Tollywood, and even Haryanvi films becoming popular there shows how Indian culture is going global. Aussie Aussie Aussie! 🇮🇳🇦🇺
As someone who practices yoga regularly here in Melbourne, I can say it's become part of everyday life for many Australians. PM Modi's visit is a wonderful opportunity to deepen the friendship between our countries. Looking forward to the reception!
Happy to see the growing ties between India and Australia—cricket, tech, yoga, and now even regional cinema! But I hope the visit also addresses trade agreements and student visa issues for Indian students. Cultural exchange is nice, but practical outcomes matter too.
It's fantastic to see Yoga Australia's CEO personally welcoming PM Modi. Yoga has brought so many Australians and Indians together. This state visit is a testament to how shared wellness practices can build bridges between nations. Enjoy your stay, PM Modi!
Proud moment for India! From yoga in Sydney to Haryanvi films in Melbourne—our culture is truly spreading. But I hope the PM also discusses climate change cooperation and renewable energy partnerships. Let's not just focus on soft power alone.
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