1.#Tuesday 16, June 2O26, 4119. 21:00. /1. #PM meets with the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic: 15 Jun, 2026: Print News./ 2.##India-Slovakia Joint Statement: 15 Jun, 2026: Print News.//3.###List of Outcomes during the visit of Hon’ble PM to Slovakia: 15 Jun, 2026: Print News.///4.####PM’s press statement during the joint press statement with the PM of Slovakia: 15 Jun, 2026: Print News.////5.#####PM lays wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: 15 Jun, 2026Print News./////6.######PM meets with the President of the Slovak Republic: 15 Jun, 2026Print News.//////7.######PM’s meeting with Slovak Business Leaders: 15 Jun, 2026Print News.///////8.########PM conferred with the highest national honour of the Slovak Republic – ”Order of the White Double Cross, 1st Class” 15 Jun, 2026Print News.////////
PM meets with the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic
15 Jun, 2026
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by H.E. Mr. Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic at the historic Bratislava castle today. On arrival, he was accorded a ceremonial welcome.
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VIDEO: PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Slovak Republic PM Robert Fico
PM meets with the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by H.E. Mr. Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic at the historic Bratislava castle today. On arrival, he was accorded a ceremonial welcome.
The two leaders held talks in tête-à-tête and delegation level formats. They welcomed the elevation of the bilateral relationship to the level of Comprehensive Partnership, marking a new chapter in bilateral ties, one that is reflective of the shared values and time-tested friendship between the two countries.
The two Prime Ministers reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including trade and investment, defence and security, space, civil nuclear, renewable energy, digital innovation, academic exchanges, culture and talent mobility. They also explored avenues for collaboration in newer areas such as new and emerging technologies, AI and supercomputers.
Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Fico for the solidarity and support extended by Slovakia to India in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025. This underscores the strong commitment of both countries to countering terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations. Both leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and for the reform of global governance institutions.
The leaders expressed strong satisfaction with the encouraging outcomes of the recent India-EU Summit. They welcomed the successful conclusion of the landmark India-EU FTA as well as the adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, which together mark a major step forward in deepening cooperation across key sectors.
Following the talks, MOUs on cooperation in the field of Digital Technologies, Labour Migration, Higher Education and Research, and Audio-Visual creation were exchanged. A Letter of Intent on promoting cooperation in Defence was also exchanged. It was also agreed that India will establish the first ever Chair in Artificial Intelligence at the Technical University of Kosice.
Prime Minister Fico hosted a lunch in honour of Prime Minister. Prime Minister Modi invited his host to visit India at mutually convenient date.
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2.##India-Slovakia Joint Statement: 15 Jun, 2026: Print News.//
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India-Slovakia Joint Statement:
At the invitation of His Excellency Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, paid a State Visit to the Slovak Republic on 15 June 2026.
The visit is the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since its independence in 1993, marking a historic milestone and charting a new course in the enduring friendship between the two nations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1993, India and Slovakia have developed a traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation based on trust, equality and mutual respect.
Building on the historic nature of this visit and their shared commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India and the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic agreed to elevate the relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership between the Republic of India and the Slovak Republic. The Comprehensive Partnership aims to take bilateral relations to a new level, strengthen existing cooperation mechanisms and explore new avenues for deepening cooperation, both bilaterally and multilaterally.
Recognising the growing geopolitical, economic and technological importance of the Indo-Pacific, the two leaders acknowledged the value of a stronger partnership between India and Slovakia in support of mutually beneficial cooperation, regional connectivity, open international trade, freedom of navigation, peaceful resolution of disputes and a rules-based international order.
Both leaders underscored the importance of regular high-level exchanges and sustained political dialogue, and agreed to enhance exchanges of delegations at all levels. The two sides also agreed to enhance parliamentary exchanges, contacts and cooperation with a view to promoting greater mutual understanding and sharing of legislative experiences and best practices.
The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism, with the United Nations at its core, and to a rules-based international order, while supporting comprehensive reforms of multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to make them more representative, inclusive, effective and reflective of contemporary geopolitical realities. The leaders stressed on the urgent need to expand the UN Security Council in both permanent and non-permanent categories. In this context, India appreciated Slovakia’s continued support for India’s permanent membership in a reformed and expanded UN Security Council. The two leaders also agreed to continue consultations and coordination on their respective candidacies in international organisations and to exchange views and cooperate closely in global forums, including the United Nations. The two leaders also discussed the importance of upholding the global nonproliferation architecture. Slovakia reaffirmed its constructive approach to India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
The leaders agreed to support the development of cooperation with regional groupings such as the Slavkov 3, Visegrad 4 and 3 Seas Initiative, including interconnected and mutually beneficial infrastructure projects that promote connectivity, sustainable economic growth and regional integration. The two sides further reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific, based on respect for international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The leaders underscored the importance of strengthening defence and security cooperation as one of the key pillars of the bilateral partnership. They agreed to encourage regular consultations and exchanges between their respective defence authorities to explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration, including in defence technologies, capacity building, research and development, and defence industrial cooperation. In this context, the leaders welcomed the signing of the Letter of Intent on Defence Cooperation between the two sides, which will foster mutually beneficial partnerships in the defence sector.
The leaders recognised the growing importance of strengthening cooperation in disaster risk reduction and resilience-building and agreed to enhance collaboration in the areas of resilient infrastructure, capacity building, knowledge sharing and institutional cooperation.
The leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in the protection of critical information infrastructure and in preventing and countering cybercrime, while promoting an open, secure, accessible, stable, interoperable, resilient and peaceful digital space. The leaders also expressed their commitment to supporting each other in safeguarding information technology systems against emerging quantum threats to cryptography, including through preparedness for post-quantum security transitions. In this context, they noted that such cooperation would be further facilitated by the Memorandum of Cooperation signed in the field of critical infrastructure protection and postquantum cryptography.
The two leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, and strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack perpetrated in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April 2025. They agreed to establish a Joint Working Group on Counter- Terrorism. They called for concerted international efforts to combat terrorism in a comprehensive and sustained manner. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation in counterterrorism, including within the framework of the United Nations, and called for strong and decisive action against terrorists and terrorist entities, including those designated by the United Nations Security Council 1267 Sanctions Committee, as well as their affiliates, proxies, sponsors, financiers and supporters. They further underscored the importance of holding perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of terrorist acts accountable and agreed to work closely towards the early finalisation and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) within the United Nations framework.
Welcoming the conclusion of negotiations on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement in January 2026 and the new Joint India–EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, the two leaders noted that the FTA will unlock new opportunities for trade and investment and called for its early signing and timely implementation to realise the full potential of trade and investment cooperation by diversifying critical value chains and opening new markets.
The leaders agreed to further strengthen the role of the India–Slovakia Joint Economic Committee in identifying and promoting high-potential areas of economic cooperation between the two countries. They also committed to exploring avenues to significantly enhance bilateral trade and two-way investment across sectors such as automotive, electronics and other advanced manufacturing industries, leveraging Slovakia’s well-developed industrial ecosystem and India’s scale, innovation ecosystem and technological capabilities, with a particular focus on high value-added collaboration.
The two sides agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation to achieve netzero emissions, focusing on the exchange of technologies for the green energy transition and promoting clean, reliable and resilient energy systems.
The leaders agreed to enhance cooperation in the energy sector with a view to promoting energy security, sustainability and resilience through diversification of energy sources, including nuclear energy and geothermal power. They expressed their intent to deepen collaboration through joint research, exchange of expertise and capacity-building initiatives in areas of mutual interest.
The leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of meteorology and hydrology, including through the sharing of expertise and best practices in the efficient and sustainable management of water resources and dam safety. They further expressed their intent to promote collaboration in areas such as source sustainability, rural drinking water quality monitoring, water treatment technologies, capacity building and community participation, and underscored the importance of developing climate-resilient rural drinking water infrastructure to enhance water security and ensure sustainable access to safe drinking water.
Recognising connectivity as a strategic pillar of the partnership, the two sides underscored the importance of promoting joint ventures, technology transfer, innovation and skills development in the automotive and railway sectors, with a view to enhancing competitiveness and generating new employment opportunities. They further noted the potential of Slovakia’s position as a Central European transport hub and India’s large-scale manufacturing capabilities to boost trade, investment and connectivity. They also encouraged exploring of direct air connectivity between India and Slovakia to facilitate growing economic, business and people-to-people exchanges.
The two leaders appreciated the successful outcomes of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, attended by H.E. Mr Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic. The two sides welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Digital Technologies, which will provide a structured framework for deepening cooperation in the digital domain. They agreed to further strengthen collaboration in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, start-ups, innovation ecosystems, research institutions and technology companies, with a view to fostering innovation-led growth and mutually beneficial partnerships. The two sides also agreed to explore cooperation in new and emerging technologies, including 5G use cases, 6G standardisation, Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications.
The two leaders agreed to explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation between their respective space ecosystems in the field of satellite technology and its applications. They also underscored the importance of fostering exchanges between scientific and research institutions, as well as industry stakeholders, to encourage innovation and the development of advanced space technologies.
The leaders highlighted the need to maintain regular dialogue and deepen cooperation in the field of healthcare, with particular emphasis on pharmaceutical research and development, digital health solutions and the strengthening of human resources for health. The two sides also underscored the importance of sharing best practices in public health management and leveraging digital technologies to build more resilient, efficient and patientcentric healthcare systems, consistent with their respective national priorities.
The two leaders agreed to encourage enhanced mobility of students, academics and researchers, with particular emphasis on STEM and humanities disciplines, in order to promote deeper educational and scientific exchanges. They took note of the existing arrangements and collaborations between higher education institutions of the two countries and encouraged their further expansion and diversification. The two sides also welcomed the conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding between the respective Ministries of Education in the field of higher education and research, which would provide a structured framework for strengthening academic linkages and fostering long-term institutional partnerships.
The leaders agreed to further promote cultural exchanges, tourism and people-to-people contacts with a view to deepening mutual understanding and strengthening the bonds of friendship between the peoples of India and Slovakia. They emphasized the importance of expanding cultural cooperation through regular exchanges of artists and cultural troupes, the organisation of exhibitions and participation in festivals, as well as by encouraging greater tourism flows in both directions. The leaders also welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Audio-visual Creation, which will provide a structured framework for collaboration in film and media production and further enhance cultural connectivity between the two countries.
The leaders expressed support for the orderly, safe and legal mobility of skilled professionals. They took note of the Comprehensive Framework of Cooperation on Mobility agreed between India and the European Union in January 2026. They welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Labour Migration to facilitate mobility and promote the exchange of information between the relevant authorities of India and Slovakia. The two sides also agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a Social Security Agreement, which would contribute to safeguarding the welfare and social protection of working professionals engaged in mobility between India and Slovakia.
The leaders noted that cooperation on consular matters remained an area of continued interest to both countries, given the growing movement of people and expanding people-to-people ties. In this context, they agreed to establish a mechanism for regular consular consultations between their respective consular authorities to facilitate cooperation on consular matters.
The leaders agreed to regularly review the implementation of the Comprehensive Partnership at the appropriate functional level.
Both leaders agreed that the present visit represents a significant step forward in transforming this India-Slovakia relationship and committed to taking bilateral relations forward into a new phase of engagement.
India-Slovakia Joint Statement:
15 Jun, 2026
At the invitation of His Excellency Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, paid a State Visit to the Slovak Republic on 15 June 2026.
The Prime Ministers welcomed the announcements made and the MoUs signed, which are available on the MEA website.
Prime Minister Modi thanked Prime Minister Fico and the people of Slovakia for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation. Both leaders agreed to maintain the momentum of high-level exchanges.
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3.###List of Outcomes during the visit of Hon’ble PM to Slovakia: 15 Jun, 2026: Print News.///
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Memorandum of Understanding/Letter of Intent
S.No. Title
1. MoU on cooperation in the field of Labour Migration
2. Letter of Intent promoting cooperation in the Defence field
3. MoU on Digital Technologies
4. MoU on Cooperation in the field of Higher Education and Research
5. MoU on Audio-visual Creation
6. Establishment of first ever ICCR Chair in Artificial Intelligence at the Technical University of Kosice
7. Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Quantum Communication and Critical Infrastructure Protection
8. MoU between National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune, Ministry of Ayush, and Slovak Health Spa Piestany
9 Agreement between Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and Slovak Technical University for cooperation in student exchange programs, scholarships and research collaboration
10 Tourism cooperation between Association of Tour Operators
11 Agreement on Scientific Cooperation between the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS)
Announcements:
1. Elevation of bilateral relationship to Comprehensive Partnership
2. Establishment of Joint Working Group in Counter Terrorism
3. Establishment of Consular Dialogue
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4.####PM’s press statement during the joint press statement with the PM of Slovakia: 15 Jun, 2026: Print News.////
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VIDEO: PM Modi, Slovak Republic PM Robert Fico attend joint press meet in Bratislava
PM’s press statement during the joint press statement with the PM of Slovakia
Your Excellency,
Prime Minister Fico,
Delegates from both countries,
Friends from the media,
Namaskar!
“Dobrý deň”
I express my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Fico for the warm and gracious welcome extended to us.
He is not only an experienced leader, but also a true friend of India. His friendship and unwavering commitment have played a significant role in elevating India-Slovakia relations to new heights. I am pleased that, through my meeting with him today, I had the privilege of witnessing a historic moment in our bilateral relationship.
This visit of mine marks the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia. I am delighted that, on this historic occasion, we have decided to elevate our relationship to the level of a Comprehensive Partnership. This reflects our shared trust, shared priorities, and shared future.
Friends,
Today, the Prime Minister and I held detailed discussions on imparting new direction and renewed momentum to our cooperation. The progress being made in our bilateral trade and economic cooperation is a matter of satisfaction for us.
However, our capabilities are vast, and our aspirations are even greater. Automobiles, railways, advanced manufacturing, and green technologies are areas of particular interest for us. In all these sectors, we have today taken several important decisions by combining our strengths for the welfare of the people of both countries.
I express my special gratitude to the Prime Minister for Slovakia’s support in finalising the India–EU FTA. We will work towards its earliest possible implementation so that industries, start-ups, and traders from both countries can derive maximum benefit from it.
Friends,
Technology is an important pillar of our future partnership. The MoU signed today on digital technology will open new avenues for cooperation in Digital Public Infrastructure.
I am pleased that an India Chair on AI is being established at a university in Slovakia. It is our shared belief that AI should become a powerful instrument for the service and progress of humanity. We believe that the future of AI should be founded not only on innovation, but also on trust, responsibility, and human dignity.
There is tremendous potential for expanding our cooperation in the space sector. In 2017, Slovakia’s first satellite was launched by India. Today, India’s space sector is reaching new heights at an unprecedented pace. I invite Slovak companies to become part of this growth journey.
Civil nuclear energy is also a key area of priority for both countries. We emphasised enhancing cooperation between the industries and experts of both nations in this sector.
Defence cooperation is a reflection of our deep mutual trust and strategic convergence. I am pleased that today we signed a Letter of Intent in this important sector. This will provide fresh momentum to joint development, joint production, and cooperation between the defence industries of both countries.
Friends,
India and Slovakia are also moving forward in close coordination on the global stage. We agree that all disputes and tensions should be resolved through peaceful means. Together with all our partners, we will continue to work in this direction.
We also agree that global institutions must redefine themselves in accordance with the realities and challenges of the twenty-first century. We will work towards strengthening global efforts on this issue.
Friends,
Deep cultural and people-to-people ties between our two countries provide a strong foundation for our relationship. The translation of India’s ancient Upanishads into the Slovak language is an excellent example of our cultural closeness.
People of Indian origin living in Slovakia are making significant contributions to its economy and society. To enhance the mobility of professionals and skilled workers between our two countries, we have today announced an MoU on labour migration. We will also soon finalise the MoU on social security.
Excellency,
I once again express my heartfelt gratitude for today’s highly meaningful discussions and for your positive outlook towards India.
On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I extend an invitation to you to visit India. I am pleased that you have accepted this invitation as well. We look forward to warmly welcoming you.
I am confident that our Comprehensive Partnership will serve as the foundation for new opportunities, shared prosperity, and a brighter future for our people in the years to come.
Thank you very much. Namaskar.
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5.#####PM lays wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: 15 Jun, 2026Print News./////
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VIDEO: PM Modi lays a wreath at the tomb of unknown soldiers in Bratislava, Slovakia
PM lays wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
PM lays wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
15 Jun, 2026
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to the fallen soldiers of Slovakia at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bratislava today.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to the fallen soldiers of Slovakia at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bratislava today.
Prime Minister along with Prime Minister of Slovakia, H.E. Robert Fico laid a wreath at the memorial and paid respects to the brave soldiers pivotal in Slovakia’s liberation during World War II.
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6.######PM meets with the President of the Slovak Republic: 15 Jun, 2026Print News.//////
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PM meets with the President of the Slovak Republic
15 Jun, 2026
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met today with the President of the Slovak Republic, H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met today with the President of the Slovak Republic, H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava.
Prime Minister fondly recalled his previous meeting with President Pellegrini during his visit to India for the AI Impact Summit in February 2026. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the ongoing cooperation and welcomed the growing ties between the two countries in the fields of trade, investment, technology and people-to-people ties. They also discussed regional and global developments of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Modi and President Pellegrini also watched a painting exhibition in the Presidential Palace by Slovak artists dedicated to the theme-“Varanasi City.” They also witnessed a special Yoga demonstration by Slovak school children.
President Pellegrini hosted a banquet dinner in honour of Prime Minister. Prime Minister thanked President Pellegrini for his warmth and hospitality and for his unwavering support to the India-Slovakia partnership.
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7.######PM’s meeting with Slovak Business Leaders: 15 Jun, 2026Print News.///////
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PM’s meeting with Slovak Business Leaders
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi along with the Prime Minister of Slovakia, H.E. Mr Robert Fico, interacted with major business and industry leaders from Slovakia across various domains including railways, defence, automotives, energy, IT, healthcare, among others.
Prime Minister appreciated the expanding business-to-business engagement between India and Slovakia. He highlighted the major reforms and policy initiatives introduced by India in recent years to promote ease of doing business and foster a transparent, stable, and investor-friendly economic environment. He invited Slovak companies to take advantage of the growing opportunities in India, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, defence, renewable energy, digital innovation, semiconductors, AI, and healthcare.
Industry leaders welcomed India’s reforms towards Viksit Bharat and expressed confidence in India’s economic trajectory. They conveyed their interest in strengthening their footprint in India through enhanced investments, technology partnerships and joint ventures with Indian enterprises. They welcomed the conclusion of the India-EU FTA, noting that its implementation will open new business opportunities for them. The below mentioned CEOs/ Industry leaders attended the event.
• Mr. Alexej Baljajev, Chairman, Tatravagonk
• Mr. Peter Malec, Vice-Chairman, Tatravagonka
• Mr. Robert Spisak, Chairman, AZC Group
• Mr. Richard Marko, CEO, ESET
• Mr. Parvinder Walia, President of the Asia-Pacific Region, ESET
• Mr. Jaroslav Kuracina, CEO, Grand Power Ltd
• Mr. Peter Lednicky, CEO, Penta Hospitals International
• Mr. Stefan Rosina, CEO, Matador
• Mr. Rajesh Sabne, Managing Director & CEO, Matador Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Matej Korec, General Director, VUJE a.s.,
• Mr. Peter Duchovic, CEO, VIPO
• Mr. Andrej Bencel, Head of Digital Competence, VIPO
• Mr. Jozef Omelka, MD, MicroStep-MIS
• Mr. Richard Varga, Chairman and CEO, VRM
• Mr Eduard Cristea, Marketing Manager, VRM
• Mr. Miloslav Curilla, Member of the Board of Directors, Eco Investments
• Mr. Tibor Gregor, Executive Director of Klub 500
8.########PM conferred with the highest national honour of the Slovak Republic – ”Order of the White Double Cross, 1st Class”15 Jun, 2026Print News.////////
VIDEO: Slovakia confers the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) on PM Modi
PM receives warm welcome by Indian Community on his arrival at Bratislava, in Slovakia on June 14, 2026.
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JAY HIND
JAY BHARATHAM
VANDE MATARAM
BHARAT MATHA KI JAY.
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