JAKARTA, 18 June 2026 – The International Day of Yoga was celebrated at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, as the initiative of the Indian Mission to ASEAN. The event was attended by Ambassador of India to ASEAN, Srinivas Gotru, members of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN or their representatives, members of diplomatic corps in Jakarta, and staff of the ASEAN Secretariat as well as the Indian Mission to ASEAN.

On behalf of Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, San Lwin, graced the occasion. He highlighted that the celebration not only reflects the strong and enduring relations between ASEAN and India under the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership but also contributes meaningfully to the ASEAN-India people-to-people engagement and cultural understanding. He further noted the growing popularity of yoga across ASEAN Member States and its positive contributions to physical well-being, mental health, and emotional resilience. In this regard, he underscored that yoga complements ASEAN’s efforts to build a healthy, caring, sustainable, and productive community, while supporting the ASEAN Health Sector’s priorities to prevent and control noncommunicable diseases through physical activity and to promote mental health and well-being.

This year marked the fourth consecutive celebration of the International Day of Yoga at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, building on the successes of the previous events held since 2023.

The celebration featured a guided yoga session, bringing participants together in a shared spirit of wellness and mindfulness while fostering friendship, mutual understanding, and ASEAN-India solidarity.