India in Suriname (Embassy of India, Paramaribo)

✨ The Embassy celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga at Arya Diwakar Hall, Paramaribo. The event was graced by Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Melvin Bouva, parliamentarians, senior officials, members of the diplomatic corps, diaspora, and friends of India.
🧘‍♀️ Over 300 participants joined the Common Yoga Protocol session, followed by a vibrant yoga dance and cultural performances. Hon. Minister Bouva and Ambassador highlighted yoga’s role in connecting cultures and promoting healthy living, with this year’s theme: “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
🙏 Heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and participants for making IDY 2026 a success. The celebration also extended to Barbados and Saint Lucia, spreading yoga’s universal message across the region.


Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
Diaspora India Connect
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Suriname
DDNewsLive
All India Radio News
Dr S. Jaishankar
PMO India
Suriname Herald

This year, we focus on 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', reminding us that a healthy mind and body paves the way for a vibrant life at any age.

Join the movement and make Yoga a part of your daily routine.



Arya Diwaker Suriname
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
DDNewsLive
Dr S. Jaishankar
PMO India

India's global footprint has expanded significantly over the last decade-from achieving 100% consensus at the New Delhi G20 Declaration to building capability development partnerships in more than 160 countries.

A stronger diplomatic network is helping India shape conversations on trade, development and technology.

🌾🇮🇳 Bharat International Rice Conference 2026
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📍 Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
📅 23–25 October 2026

Strengthening global partnerships and advancing the future of the rice value chain.

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
DDNewsLive

On 16 June 2025, Amb. Subhash Gupta led a delegation in paying a courtesy call on the Hon’ble Minister of Public Works and Spatial Planning of Suriname, H.E. Mr. Stephen Tsang.

The discussions focused on a wide range of topics including, reviewing the progress of ongoing Quick Impact Projects (QiPs) and exploring avenues for future cooperation in new developmental and infrastructure initiatives to be implemented through the Line of Credit.

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Diaspora India Connect
Development Partnership Administration, India- DPA
DDNewsLive
Communicatie Dienst Suriname - CDS
Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Suriname
Dr S. Jaishankar
PMO India