Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 15 announced that the bilateral ties between India and Slovakia have been elevated to a Comprehensive Partnership. He also lauded Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico for his efforts to take the relationship between both nations to a new height.
Addressing a joint press meet with PM Fico following their meeting in Bratislava, PM Modi said, “I express my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Fico for the warm welcome. He is an experienced leader and also a true friend of India. His friendship and unwavering commitment have played a special role in taking India-Slovakia relations to new heights. I am pleased that meeting him today has given me the opportunity to witness a historic moment in our bilateral ties.”
“This visit marks the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia. On this historic occasion, we have decided to elevate our relationship to the level of a Comprehensive Partnership. This reflects our shared trust, shared priorities, and our shared vision for the future,” he added.
PM Modi stated that he and Fico held detailed discussions on giving a new direction to cooperation between both nations. He expressed gratitude to Fico for expressing Slovakia’s support in finalising the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU).
“Today, the Prime Minister and I held detailed discussions on giving new direction and fresh momentum to our cooperation. The progress in our bilateral trade and economic partnership is a matter of satisfaction for us. However, our capabilities are immense, and our aspirations are even greater.” PM Modi said.
