SCO Secretary-General Zhang praises India for sharing yoga heritage with world

The Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Zhang Ming praised India for sharing the heritage of yoga with world. Zhang was talking at an preparatory occasion on Tuesday for subsequent month’s International Yoga Day.

India’s Embassy in China kicked off the preparatory occasions by holding an “Office Yoga” session on the SCO headquarters.The International Yoga Day (IYD) is often celebrated with enthusiasm in China, the place yoga may be very fashionable, with quite a few occasions being organised since its inception by the United Nations in 2014. It is well known internationally on June 21 yearly.

SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming and Indian Ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat together with SCO diplomats attended the specifically designed session of yoga postures for workplace goers performed by yoga trainer Ashish Bahuguna of the “WeYoga Academy” Beijing.

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Zhang, a veteran Chinese diplomat, stated: “Yoga is not only an ancient Indian practice but also a way of discovering ourselves and the universe. It teaches us the principles of harmony and balance”. “India is the heir to this great heritage” and shared with the world as an alternative of preserving it to itself or hid it in a field, he stated.

“The philosophy of yoga is consonant with the principles of the ‘Shanghai Spirit’ which call on us to live in peace and harmony,” he stated. The SCO cherishes its wealthy, numerous and proud cultural heritage. This consists of the apply of yoga, Zhang stated.

“Holding this event on the eve of the International Day of Yoga has a symbolic meaning. It demonstrates once again the importance of cultural diplomacy for India. I am confident that a similar positive attitude, enthusiasm and extensive experience of our Indian colleagues will ensure their success in the role of the next SCO chairmanship,” he stated.

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In September, India will take over the Presidency of the eight-member SCO comprising China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India and Pakistan.

In his tackle, Rawat stated: “India will assume SCO presidency in September 2022 and is looking forward to playing a very constructive role in enriching the role of SCO in all spheres”. “SCO is a unique organisation bringing people from different ethnicities, faiths and languages under one umbrella. Yoga also transcends differences promoting harmony and unity,” he added.

He also said,“As we gear up to celebrate the International Yoga Day in Beijing, this special Office Yoga session for the SCO Secretariat is the first of the series of Yoga events planned by the Embassy. This session will be a great way for office workers to relax and relieve stress.”

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