By Go Spiritual News Team
Zagreb, Croatia | June 19, 2025
On June 18, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and vibrant welcome in Zagreb, Croatia, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Balkan nation. In a post on X, Modi shared, “The bonds of culture are strong and vibrant! Here is a part of the welcome in Zagreb. Happy to see Indian culture has so much respect in Croatia…” For Go Spiritual News Magazine & App readers, this historic visit highlights the global embrace of India’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
Hosted by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, who personally welcomed Modi at the airport, the visit featured a ceremonial reception that showcased Croatia’s admiration for Indian traditions. Modi expressed gratitude, stating, “I express my heartfelt gratitude to Croatian Prime Minister, Andrej Plenković and the Croatian government for the enthusiasm, warmth and affection with which I have been welcomed on this historic and beautiful land of Zagreb.”
During his visit, Modi met with Plenković and President Zoran Milanović to strengthen bilateral ties, emphasizing cultural exchange and cooperation in trade and technology. He also engaged with the Indian diaspora, noting, “Croatia’s Indian community has contributed to Croatia’s progress and also remained in touch with their roots in India.” Their enthusiastic welcome reflected the enduring connection to India’s spiritual values of harmony and service.
Modi highlighted Croatia’s long-standing appreciation for Indian culture, stating, “Indology has been popular in Croatia for several decades. Tourism can also be an excellent sector for bringing our nations closer. I am glad to see that yoga is becoming increasingly popular among people.” This resonates with Go Spiritual News readers, as yoga and India’s spiritual wisdom continue to inspire global communities.
The visit, part of a three-nation tour following the G7 Summit in Canada, underscores India’s commitment to fostering cultural and spiritual bridges worldwide. As Modi and Croatian leaders pledged to deepen ties, the warm welcome in Zagreb stands as a testament to the universal appeal of India’s timeless traditions.
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