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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 16, 2026 12:20 AM

Slovakia reaffirms “constructive approach” for India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group membership

Slovakia on Monday reaffirmed its "constructive approach" towards India's membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Slovakia, where the Prime Minister and his Slovak counterpart, Robert Fico, held discussions on the importance of preserving and strengthening the global non-proliferation framework. According to a Joint Statement released following their meeting here, Slovakia reiterated its support for India's aspirations to join the NSG...

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 6:49 PM

PM Modi invites Slovak counterpart Robert Fico to visit India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited his Slovak counterpart, Robert Fico, to visit India while he was on a state visit to the central European nation, saying that he was delighted that the Slovak leader had publicly accepted the invitation. Addressing the joint press statements with Prime Minister Fico in Bratislava, PM Modi said that his invitation was on behalf of the 140 crore Indians. "On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I invite you to visit India, and I am delighted that you have p...

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...

October 21, 2025 3:20 PM

Slovak PM Fico’s attacker convicted of terrorism, jailed for 21 years

A Slovak court ruled on Tuesday that a man who shot and wounded Prime Minister Robert Fico last year was guilty of terrorism charges and handed him a 21-year jail sentence. Juraj Cintula, 72, shot at Fico five times from just over a one-metre distance as the prime minister greeted people in the central Slovak town of Handlova in May 2024. The verdict of the Specialised Criminal Court in the city of Banska Bystrica closes a trial that began in July and whose main question was whether Cintula, w...

May 16, 2024 1:01 PM

Slovak leader Fico stable after surgery but condition ‘very serious’, PM Modi condemns the attack

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was in "very serious" but stable condition on Thursday, a hospital official said, after he was shot five times in an assassination attempt that laid bare deep political divisions in the country. Condemning the shooting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a "cowardly and dastardly act" and wished the Slovak PM a speedy recovery. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Deeply shocked at the news of the shooting at Slovakia's Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Robert Fico....