Prime Minister Narendra Modi Visits Slovakia in First-Ever Visit by an Indian PM Since 1993
Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Slovakia since its independence in 1993. He received a welcome in Bratislava that included a traditional offering of bread and salt and witnessed Slovak folk dance performances. Modi also met with the Indian community in Slovakia as part of a two-nation European visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Slovakia since its independence in 1993. He received a welcome in Bratislava that included a traditional offering of bread and salt and witnessed Slovak folk dance performances. Modi met with the Indian community in Slovakia during his visit, which was part of a two-nation European trip. According to the Times of India, a Slovak folk ensemble sang Vande Mataram during the welcome. According to Gdelt, Modi posted on X about the traditional offering of bread and salt as a reflection of Slovakia's cultural heritage and acknowledged Slovak folk traditions. According to Times of India, discussions during the visit will focus on strengthening cooperation. According to Irish Sun, Slovak Ambassador to India Robert Maxian expressed greetings in Indian languages. According to Irish Sun, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini visited India for the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, and President Droupadi Murmu visited Slovakia in April 2025.
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