THE FIRST VISIT BY AN INDIAN PM TO SLOVAKIA SINCE ITS INDEPENDENCE IN 1993 Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava, Slovakia, on June 14, 2026, for a two-day State Visit. This marks the historic first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the country gained independence in 1993. PM Modi was received by Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár and accorded the traditional Slovak welcome of bread and salt, symbolizing hospitality and goodwill. The visit will energise India's strategic partnership with the European Union, of which Slovakia is an important and valued member. Members of the Indian community in Bratislava welcomed him with slogans upon his arrival. Upon the Prime Minister's arrival, the 'Lúčnica Ensemble' of Slovak musicians performed 'Vande Mataram'. Prime Minister Modi also witnessed a spiritual performance by the Slovak musical group Mahadeva Kirtan Projekt. Drummer and percussionist Marek Zilinec, founder of the ensem...
