Embassy of India
Belgrade

 Press Release

 Ambassador promotes International Day of Yoga (IDY 2017) in Krusevac

    H.E. Mrs. Narinder Chauhan, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Serbia visited the Serbian city of Krusevac on 7th June, 2017 and met with Mr. Dragi Nestorovic, Mayor of Krusevac. Ambassador also visited Krusevac Gymnasium and the College of Business Studies to speak on India followed by presentation on the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2017. At the occasion the film "Common Yoga Protocol" was screened and students, local officials and yoga practitioners were encouraged to take part in this year's event.

  H.E. Ambassador discussed a wide range of issues pertaining to bilateral cooperation with Mr. Nestorovic, Mayor of Krusevac and invited him to visit India. The two officials agreed that Serbia and India traditionally have friendly relations. The Mayor briefed H.E. Ambassador about the development projects in Krusevac and expressed hope that following the recent visit of Prime Minister (now President) Hon'ble Mr Aleksandar Vucic to India, Indian investors will look at the region as an attractive destination for future investments and cooperation. He also expressed the desire to forge cooperation with Indian States and proposed a Protocol on Friendship and Cooperation between Krusevac and Indian cities. Both officials agreed that economic cooperation is one of the primary agenda in bilateral relations with special focus on agciculture, pharma industry, IT sector etc. Ambassador also used this opportunity to apprise the Mayor Nestorovic of the fully-funded ITEC programme of the Government of India and invited officials of the City to utilize the specialized courses offered under the programme.

    As in the past two years, the Embassy of India, Belgrade in association with Government of Serbia and United Nations Country Team in Belgrade is organizing the International Day of Yoga in Serbia (IDY) on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 8 AM at the Victor Statue, Kalemegdan Park. The event will be held as per the Common Yoga Protocol prepared by Indian yoga experts, followed by workshops and consultations on Yoga, Ayurveda and Homeopathy in the City Hall of Belgrade.

Place: Belgrade

Date: June 8, 2017