PM Modi's Historic Slovakia Visit: Hails Sanskrit Chants, Eyes Defense & Tech Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava for a state visit, becoming the first Indian premier to visit Slovakia since its independence in 1993. He
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava for a state visit, becoming the first Indian premier to visit Slovakia since its independence in 1993. He received a guard of honor and a traditional bread and salt greeting from Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Juraj Blanár. Accompanied by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Security Advisor Ajit Doval, PM Modi focuses on elevating bilateral relations. Key agenda items include defense cooperation, digital technology, and the India-EU free trade pact.
During the visit, PM Modi highlighted cultural diplomacy, praising foreign devotees who chanted Sanskrit mantras and the Mahadev Kirtan. The visit aims to boost bilateral trade, which reached 1.8 billion dollars in 2025. Discussions involve joint manufacturing in artillery and armored systems, cybersecurity, and post-quantum technologies. The partnership builds on past collaborations, including the 2017 launch of Slovakia's first satellite on an Indian PSLV rocket and Slovakia's assistance during Operation Ganga in 2022, which facilitated the evacuation of over one thousand Indian nationals from Ukraine.
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