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June 16, 2026 10:18 AM

India, Slovakia elevate ties to comprehensive partnership during PM Modi’s historic visit

India and Slovakia on Monday elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership, marking a major milestone in diplomatic ties as Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a historic State Visit to the Slovak Republic - the first by an Indian Prime Minister since Slovakia's independence in 1993. PM Modi visited Slovakia at the invitation of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, with the two leaders holding extensive discussions on expanding cooperation across defence, trade, technology, e...

June 16, 2026 12:12 PM

PM Modi conferred Slovakia’s highest civilian honour ‘Order of the White Double Cross, First Class’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Slovak Republic's highest State honour, the "Order of the White Double Cross, First Class," during a special ceremony hosted by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini on Monday. The prestigious award was presented in recognition of PM Modi's contribution to strengthening bilateral ties between India and Slovakia and advancing cooperation between the two nations. Expressing his gratitude after receiving the honour, PM Modi thanked Slovak President ...

June 15, 2026 8:13 PM

India-Slovakia to establish dedicated “consular mechanism” to expand “people-to-people ties”

India and Slovakia on Monday affirmed cooperation on "consular matters," and agreed to adopt a mechanism for regular consular consultations to ensure a smooth visa process, legal migration and safety of citizens travelling between the two nations. The move follows a significant surge in the movement of students, IT professionals, and skilled workers between New Delhi and Bratislava. According to the joint statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) following Prime Minister Naren...

June 15, 2026 5:25 PM

India, Slovakia elevate ties to comprehensive partnership; PM Modi calls for stronger cooperation in technology, defence and trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Monday elevated bilateral relations to the level of a Comprehensive Partnership, marking a historic milestone during the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia. Addressing a joint press statement in Bratislava following bilateral talks, PM Modi thanked Fico for his warm welcome and described him as a close friend of India. "He is an experienced leader and a true friend of India. His friendship and unwaverin...

June 15, 2026 6:02 PM

Slovak PM Robert Fico praises India’s growth, congratulates PM Modi on record tenure

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Monday lauded India's rapid economic growth, digital transformation and advances in artificial intelligence (AI), saying the country has outpaced many advanced nations and emerged as a global leader in innovation and technology. Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after bilateral talks in Bratislava, Fico described India as a rising global power and congratulated the country on its remarkable achievements across multiple sec...

June 15, 2026 11:07 AM

India and Slovakia deepen economic partnership as bilateral trade hits record high

From automobiles and engineering to railways, renewable energy, and information technology, India and Slovakia are steadily expanding their economic partnership, with bilateral trade reaching an all-time high and investments flowing in both directions. The growing economic relationship between India and Slovakia has emerged as a significant pillar of bilateral ties, reflecting the broader strengthening of cooperation between the two countries. Over the last few years, trade volumes have surged,...

June 15, 2026 11:13 AM

India and Slovakia build stronger cultural bridges through heritage, festivals and people-to-people ties

As economic and strategic relations between India and Slovakia continue to deepen, cultural exchanges and growing people-to-people connections are emerging as equally important pillars of the bilateral partnership. From yoga and classical Indian traditions to educational exchanges and a growing Indian diaspora, the relationship is increasingly being shaped by cultural understanding and community engagement. The cultural relationship between India and Slovakia has witnessed significant growth in...

June 15, 2026 11:12 AM

India and Slovakia strengthen three decades of strategic partnership through expanding diplomatic engagement

From early diplomatic recognition and high-level state visits to growing cooperation in trade, technology, education, and multilateral forums, India and Slovakia have steadily transformed their traditionally warm relationship into a dynamic and multifaceted partnership. As both nations deepen engagement across sectors, bilateral ties are entering a new phase marked by increasing political dialogue, institutional cooperation, and strategic convergence. India and Slovakia share a relationship roo...

April 11, 2025 11:03 AM

President Murmu calls for deeper economic ties with Slovakia, highlights India’s growth and cultural bond

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday addressed the Slovakia-India Business Forum in Bratislava, underscoring the deep-rooted and friendly ties between India and Slovakia, and calling for expanded economic cooperation between the two nations. “India and Slovakia have historically shared close and friendly relations. It is now time to explore the diversification of our trade basket and strengthen economic ties,” President Murmu said on the second day of her official visit to Slovakia. She str...