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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

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...