Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (June 15, 2026) arrived in Slovakia becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the country. Speaking during the exchange of MoUs and joint press statements with Slovakia PM Robert Fico in Bratislava, Mr. Modi said “India and Slovakia decided to elevate ties to status of Comprehensive Partnership.” The Prime Minister further said “I express my special thanks to Prime Minister Fico for cooperation received from Slovakia in finalising India-EU FTA.” “We will work towards earliest implementation of India-EU FTA,” said Mr. Modi. “Comprehensive Partnership between India and Slovakia symbolises our shared beliefs, shared priorities, and shared future,” he added. The Prime Minister said, “Defence cooperation between India and Slovakia is a testament to our deep mutual trust and strategic convergence. A Letter of Intent finalised today on defence co-operation will give new momentum for cooperation between defence industries of two sides.” 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 …