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• On the occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga, Ambassador Soumen Bagchi highlighted the global significance of yoga, emphasizing its roots in ancient India and its role in fostering harmony of body, mind, and spirit. He noted that in today’s fast-paced world, yoga offers unity, resilience and a moment of stillness — reminding us of our shared humanity.

  June 25, 2025

• The 11th International Day of Yoga under the theme ‘Yoga for one earth one health’ was celebrated on 21st June 2025 by the Embassy of India Baghdad in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Iraq. The 11th IDY was attended by nearly 300 Iraqi citizens from all walks of life, including Iraqi government officials, business community, young sports persons and yoga enthusiasts.

  June 25, 2025

• On 18 June 2025, the Embassy of India in Baghdad held a joyful Painting Competition, one of the five creative contests leading up to the International Day of Yoga 2025.

  June 19, 2025

• The Embassy of India, Baghdad successfully conducted ICCR scholarship interviews for aspiring Iraqi students eager to pursue higher education in India. We wish all the candidates the very best in their academic journey.

  June 19, 2025

• The Embassy of India in Baghdad held an exciting pre-session on 12 June 2025, featuring the Soorya-Namaskar (solo) competition—one of five yoga contests planned for this year.

  June 16, 2025

• The 7th pre-#IDY25 yoga session was a burst of energy and inspiration! It took place on 23 May 2025 at Dr. Lumma Hossni Center, Baghdad, bringing together a vibrant mix of sports coaches, life coaches, passionate travelers and Iraqi yoga lovers ! Led by “Guru-shishya” Indian Yoga Expert Dr. Dheeraj Joshi and Noor Younus (Yoga TTC Trainee), the session embodied this year’s theme: Yoga for One Earth, One Health.

  May 28, 2025

• The 6th pre-#IDY25 yoga session was organized by the Embassy of India, in collaboration with Faize Husaini Association in Karbala, on 18 May 2025, as part of the lead-up to the International Day of Yoga 2025.

  May 18, 2025

• The Embassy of India in Baghdad organized the 5th pre-#IDY25 yoga session on May 14, 2025, in collaboration with Babylon Mall, as part of the celebrations leading up to the International Day of Yoga 2025.

  May 14, 2025

• Ambassador Soumen Bagchi along with officials of Indian Embassy visited the holy shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf province on 15 May 2025.

  May 15, 2025

• On May 15, Ambassador Soumen Bagchi along with officials of Indian Embassy called on H.E. Mr. Hussein Al Esaawi, Chairman of Najaf Provincial Council.

  May 15, 2025

• On May 15, Ambassador Soumen Bagchi along with officials of Indian Embassy called on H.E. Mr. Yousif Makki Gannawi, Governor of Najaf Al-Ashraf province.

  May 15, 2025

• As the countdown to the International Day of Yoga 2025 continues, the Embassy of India in Baghdad, in collaboration with the American University of Iraq–Baghdad (AUIB), organized the 4th pre-#IDY25 yoga session.

  May 13, 2025

• As part of the lead-up to the International Day of Yoga 2025, the Embassy organized third inspiring pre #IDY25 yoga session on May 8 at Al-Ufaq Primary School. Teachers and students came together to embrace this year’s theme ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’, promoting wellness, balance, and unity.

  May 12, 2025

• On May 07, Ambassador Soumen Bagchi called on H.E. Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government(KRG)

  May 12, 2025

• On May 06, Ambassador Soumen Bagchi attended the farewell reception of Sh. Madan Gopal, Consul General, Erbil.

  May 12, 2025

• As part of the run-up to the International Day of Yoga 2025, the Embassy of India, Baghdad organized the 2nd curtain raiser event on May 1, under this year’s theme ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’.

  May 12, 2025

• On May 6, Ambassador Soumen Bagchi attended a farewell lunch for the outgoing Consul General Madan Gopal, hosted by Mr. Fawzi Hariri, President of the Diwan – Office of the KRG President, and Mr. Falah Mustafa, Advisor to the KRG President.

  May 12, 2025

• On April 29, Ambassador Soumen Bagchi met H.E. Delan Ghafoor Salih (MP), Head of Foreign Relations Parliamentary Committee.

  April 30, 2025

• A curtain raiser event for the 11th International Day of Yoga-25 was organised on April 23. A great enthusiasm was observed among the Iraqi Yoga practitioners.

  April 28, 2025

• On 22 April, Ambassador Soumen Bagchi met Dr. Yousif Mohanad, Medical Director of Watan NGO Organization.

  April 28, 2025