New Delhi, June 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a response on social media to South Korean President Moon Jae-In's special message on the occasion of International Yoga Day 2019. Modi said he was "overjoyed" by Jae-In's praise for his efforts to popularise yoga, and added that he is looking forward to meet him at the sidelines of G20 summit is Japan's Osaka later month.

Jae-In wrote a message in Korean script on Twitter, praising Modi for his attempt to bring "spiritual happiness" to the world which is seeking materialistic pleasures. When Moon Jae-In Received Special 'Modi Jackets'

Jae-In lauded "the earnest desire" of the Indian Prime Minister to make the world "embrace spiritual happiness" through yoga.

Here is the full statement issued by Moon Jae-In: 

Here is How PM Modi Responded:

"My dear friend , I was overjoyed to read your message. I fully agree with you on the power of Yoga to unite and further oneness. It is this oneness that will create a better planet. I am also looking forward to interacting with you in Osaka in the coming days (sic)," Modi said on Twitter.

On June 21, the 5th International Day of Yoga was celebrated across the world. For the first-time ever, Yoga was practiced in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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