PM Modi conferred with the highest national honour of the Slovak Republic - ''Order of the White Double Cross, 1st Class''
In a special ceremony, the President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini, conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Slovakia’s highest State honour, "The Order of the White Double Cross, First Class”.
Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the President, the Government, and the people of Slovakia for the distinguished honour. Accepting the award, he noted that the honour was a tribute to the 1.4 billion people of India, and to the enduring bonds of friendship between India and Slovakia.
. Terming the award as a testament to the warmth, trust, and affection that unite the people of India and Slovakia, PM Modi hoped that the honour would inspire future generations in both countries to continue nurturing their special friendship.
PM meets with the President of the Slovak Republic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met today with the President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava.
Prime Minister fondly recalled his previous meeting with President Pellegrini during his visit to India for the AI Impact Summit in February 2026. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the ongoing cooperation and welcomed the growing ties between the two countries in the fields of trade, investment, technology and people-to-people ties. They also discussed regional and global developments of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Modi and President Pellegrini also watched a painting exhibition in the Presidential Palace by Slovak artists dedicated to the theme-“Varanasi City.” They also witnessed a special Yoga demonstration by Slovak school children.
President Pellegrini hosted a banquet dinner in honour of Prime Minister. Prime Minister thanked President Pellegrini for his warmth and hospitality and for his unwavering support to the India-Slovakia partnership.
PM lays wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A day earlier on Mobday, PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to the fallen soldiers of Slovakia at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bratislava today.
Prime Minister along with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico laid a wreath at the memorial and paid respects to the brave soldiers pivotal in Slovakia’s liberation during World War II