India and Slovakia elevated their bilateral ties to a comprehensive partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Slovak counterpart Robert Fico in Bratislava on Monday.
The two countries signed agreements covering labour migration, defence, digital technologies, higher education and research, quantum communication, and a student exchange programme with IIT Delhi. This marks the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Slovakia since its independence in 1993.
Modi and Fico established a joint working group on counter-terrorism and a consular dialogue. They condemned terrorism in all forms, including the attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, and agreed to enhance energy cooperation, including in nuclear and geothermal power.
The leaders expressed support for the India-EU free trade agreement and discussed expanding trade and investment in sectors such as automotive, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. They also welcomed a memorandum of understanding on labour migration and progress toward a social security agreement.
