Geneva, August 9: The United Nations office in Geneva shared images on Sunday of five peacocks gifted by India, calling them the “Photo of the Week.” The peacocks arrived at Ariana Park, a significant area within the UN Geneva complex.
The UN Geneva office posted on the social media platform X, expressing gratitude to India’s Permanent Mission in Geneva for this beautiful gift, which is associated with India’s national bird and continues a century-old tradition. On August 7, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Arindam Bagchi, presented the peacocks, adorned in the UN’s blue and white colors, to UN Geneva’s Director-General, Tatiana Valovaya, during a special ceremony.
Valovaya praised the Indian government for this initiative. According to a statement from India’s Permanent Mission, both Bagchi and Valovaya thanked the management of Bio Parks Geneva for assisting in the arrangement and initial care of the peacocks, which will be kept in secure enclosures until they reach adulthood.
Valovaya stated, “We are very happy to welcome the five new peacocks. Four of them are blue, and one is white, representing the traditional colors of the UN. We have created a temporary home for them. They will stay here for the next three months, after which they will be allowed to roam freely in Ariana Park and enjoy the environment.”
The Permanent Mission of India in Geneva noted that this gift symbolizes India’s partnership with the UN and its commitment to multilateral cooperation. The mission wrote on X, “A vibrant symbol of India’s commitment to multilateral cooperation. Five Indian peacocks (Pavo cristatus) were presented to Director-General Tatiana Valovaya by India’s Permanent Representative, Arindam Bagchi, enhancing the biodiversity of UN Geneva. This symbolic gift reflects India’s rich natural heritage and its longstanding partnership with the UN.”
Peacocks have been an integral part of Ariana Park, the main complex of UN Geneva, for over a century. This is the second time India has gifted peacocks to UN Geneva, having previously presented a pair in 1981.
The Indian mission stated that this gift enriches the biodiversity of UN Geneva and reflects India’s rich natural heritage and cultural values. The Indian peacock, regarded as a symbol of beauty, dignity, and strength, also showcases India’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and the environment. This gesture reinforces India’s longstanding partnership with the UN and reiterates its support for international cooperation and multilateral arrangements.
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