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 ...