PM Modi Holds Historic Talks with Slovak PM Robert Fico

• India and Slovakia elevate ties to a Comprehensive Partnership
• PM Modi thanks Slovakia for support after Pahalgam terror attack
• Key agreements signed in defence, digital technology, education and labour mobility
• India to establish first-ever AI Chair at Technical University of Kosice

GG News Bureau
Bratislava, June 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava, with the two countries elevating their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership and agreeing to deepen cooperation across defence, technology, trade, education and strategic sectors.

Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the historic Bratislava Castle, where he was received by Prime Minister Fico. The leaders held both one-on-one and delegation-level discussions covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations.

The two sides described the elevation of ties as a significant milestone reflecting the shared values, mutual trust and longstanding friendship between India and Slovakia.

Broad-Based Cooperation
During the talks, the leaders reviewed cooperation in trade and investment, defence and security, space, civil nuclear energy, renewable energy, digital innovation, academic exchanges, culture and talent mobility.

They also explored opportunities in emerging sectors including artificial intelligence, supercomputing and advanced technologies.

Prime Minister Modi thanked Slovakia for its solidarity and support to India following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025, saying the gesture reflected the strong commitment of both countries to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments and reaffirmed their support for multilateralism and reform of global governance institutions.

India-EU Cooperation Gains Momentum
Both leaders welcomed the positive outcomes of the recent India-European Union Summit and expressed satisfaction over the successful conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and the adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda.

They noted that these developments would open new avenues for cooperation across multiple sectors and strengthen India’s engagement with Europe.

Key Agreements Signed
Following the talks, India and Slovakia exchanged several agreements, including Memorandums of Understanding on Digital Technologies, Labour Migration, Higher Education and Research, and Audio-Visual Creation.

A Letter of Intent on Defence Cooperation was also exchanged, aimed at enhancing collaboration in joint development, joint production and defence industry partnerships.

In a major academic initiative, it was agreed that India would establish the first-ever Chair in Artificial Intelligence at the Technical University of Kosice.

Strengthening People-to-People Ties
The leaders emphasized the importance of educational exchanges, mobility of skilled professionals and cultural cooperation in further strengthening bilateral relations.

Prime Minister Fico later hosted a lunch in honour of Prime Minister Modi.

Modi also invited the Slovak Prime Minister to visit India at a mutually convenient date, an invitation that was warmly welcomed.

The visit is being viewed as a landmark step in expanding India’s engagement with Central Europe and opening new opportunities for cooperation in strategic and emerging sectors.