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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico successful Bratislava connected Monday (June 15, 2026) during his sojourn to Slovakia, marking the first-ever sojourn by an Indian Prime Minister to the European nation.
The Indian delegation participating successful the talks included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George and Additional Secretary successful the MEA Puja Kapur.
Earlier successful the day, the Prime Minister received a ceremonial invited successful Bratislava, marking the first-ever sojourn by an Indian Prime Minister to the state since it gained independency successful 1993.
He received a Guard of Honour upon his accomplishment astatine Bratislava arsenic helium began the 2nd limb of his European visit.
Mr. Modi besides met with his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico astatine Bratislava Castle for their bilateral engagement.
The 2 leaders besides visited an creation accumulation up of their talks.
Addressing the associated property conscionable with PM Robert Fico of Slovakia.@RobertFicoSVKhttps://t.co/qP50HdYhUO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 15, 2026>Mr. Modi was received by Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Juraj Blanar astatine the airdrome connected Sunday (June 14, 2026) evening and accorded a symbolic, accepted Slovak greeting- the offering of breadstuff and salt.In a station connected X helium said, “The invited successful Bratislava included the accepted offering of breadstuff and salt, a beauteous reflection of Slovakia's affluent taste practice and the values of goodwill and relationship they cherish.”
The reception for Mr. Modi included the Kopaniciarik children's people ensemble from the Myjava region, dressed successful vibrant, accepted Slovak attire, performed a lively people dance.
In different station connected X, Mr. Modi shared snippets from the captivating performance, stating, "Folk traditions specified arsenic these assistance sphere one's civilization and history." He besides expressed gratitude to the Indian assemblage for their warmth and affection arsenic helium arrived arsenic India's archetypal Prime Minister to sojourn the country, highlighting that specified gestures bespeak the enduring bonds that link the radical and fortify the India-Slovakia friendship.
Mr. Modi is successful Slovakia connected a three-day sojourn astatine the invitation of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. The sojourn follows President Droupadi Murmu's State Visit to Slovakia successful April 2025 and the Slovak President Peter Pellegrini's sojourn to India for the AI Impact Summit successful February 2026.
Mr. Modi is scheduled to clasp talks with Mr. Fico and conscionable with President Pellegrini. Discussions are expected to absorption connected enhancing practice successful trade, investment, innovation, automobile manufacturing, railway improvement and different strategical sectors.
