Last Updated on June 15, 2026 4:40 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Slovak counterpart, Robert Fico, held delegation-level talks in Bratislava today. Addressing a joint press conference after the talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Slovakia have decided to elevate ties to the status of Comprehensive Partnership. He said that defence cooperation between the two nations is a testament to deep mutual trust and strategic convergence. He said both countries have signed a letter of intent in the field of the defence sector.
Mr Modi said the future of AI should be based not only on innovation but also on trust, responsibility, and human dignity. Mr Modi said that the MOU signed today on digital technology will open new avenues of cooperation between the two countries. Speaking on this occasion, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico lauded India’s rapid economic growth, digital transformation and advances in artificial intelligence, saying the country has outpaced many advanced nations in key sectors. He said India must be included in the United Nations’ Security Council as a permanent member.
Slovakia Supports India’s Permanent Membership in UNSC
Expressing support for reform of the United Nations system, Fico strongly backed India’s bid for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.
“The Government of Slovakia supports reform of the United Nations. We are strongly convinced that countries like India must become permanent members of the Security Council,” he said.
Fico also underscored the importance of multilateralism and adherence to international law in resolving global conflicts.
Support for India-EU Free Trade Agreement
Welcoming progress in negotiations between India and the European Union, Fico said Slovakia strongly supports the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
“Slovakia welcomes the agreement reached between the European Union and India on free trade. It is one of the most ambitious trade agreements under discussion, and Slovakia will take all necessary steps to ensure its implementation at the earliest,” he said.
Historic Visit Strengthens Bilateral Ties
PM Modi’s visit marks the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the country’s independence in 1993.
During the visit, the two leaders held delegation-level and one-on-one talks covering trade, investment, defence, digital technologies, renewable energy, innovation, cyber security, space cooperation, nuclear energy, skill development and people-to-people exchanges.
The Indian delegation included External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Secretary (West) Sibi George and Additional Secretary Puja Kapur.
PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour upon his arrival in Bratislava. He is also scheduled to meet Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and interact with Slovak business leaders to boost economic cooperation and investment between the two countries.