The leadership of Yoga Australia has extended a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his upcoming state visit to Australia, emphasizing the role of yoga in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
Yoga Australia CEO Welcomes PM Modi
In a message shared by the Embassy of India in Australia on X, Josh Pryor, CEO of Yoga Australia, hailed yoga as "India's priceless gift to the world" and noted its growing influence across Australia as a tool for health, well-being, inner harmony, and inspiration. Addressing the Prime Minister directly, 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 remarked that the Prime Minister's visit is a clear sign of the deepening friendship between Australia and India. "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.
Indian Diaspora Enthusiasm Builds
The Embassy also highlighted the growing excitement within the Indian diaspora in Australia ahead of PM Modi's visit. Sharing a video message from a Sydney resident, 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."
In the video, the resident stated, "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 noted that the alliance between the two countries has expanded beyond traditional ties, encompassing cricket, sports, IT, AI, and technology, reaching new heights.
Cultural Exchange and Indian Cinema in Australia
A significant aspect of this growing cultural exchange is the increased visibility of Indian cinema in Australia. The resident shared his personal experience, saying, "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 PM Modi's previous visit to Sydney, the community in Melbourne is preparing for a high-profile reception. The resident concluded enthusiastically, "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's Visit Details
PM Modi will visit Australia at the invitation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and will travel to Melbourne from July 8 to 10. The visit is expected to further strengthen the multifaceted partnership between India and Australia.
