Robert Fico

German-Dutch Corps Assumes Control of NATO Forces in Estonia, Latvia Ahead of Ankara Summit

Czech public broadcasters stage a warning strike over a government plan to change their funding model.

Thousands of Czechs rally against the government's plan to overhaul public broadcaster funding.

Prime Minister Modi arrived in Geneva en route to France's G7 Summit, welcomed by Swiss President Parmelin. Following his historic Slovakia visit where he received the country's highest honor, Modi will participate in G7 sessions on partnerships, economic growth, and AI implementation.

PM Modi receives Slovakia's highest civilian honor during his Bratislava visit.

India and Slovakia elevated ties to comprehensive partnership, with PM Modi's historic visit yielding over a dozen outcomes including defense cooperation and counterterrorism agreements, while both nations committed to reforming global institutions like the UN.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for comprehensive United Nations Security Council reforms to better represent contemporary geopolitical realities, reiterating demands ahead of G7 talks in France involving world leaders.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico demands the EU reimburse Slovakia approximately 700 million euros for military equipment donated to Ukraine between 2022 and 2023, claiming the transfers weakened Slovakia's defense capabilities and partly fulfilled German replacement promises.

The Geopolitical Calculus Behind Fico and Modi Shared Survival Strategy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm cultural welcome in Bratislava with folk dance performances and traditional customs.

Nice Mayor Eric Ciotti welcomes Indians, saying they are always welcome in the city.

Prime Minister Modi's six-day European tour strategically prioritizes Central Europe, particularly Slovakia's manufacturing sector, over Western Europe, signaling India's shift toward bypassing EU bureaucracy through supply-chain integration and advancing deep-tech exports via French partnerships.

PM Modi reaches France, may meet President Macron today

Prime Minister Modi arrived in France for bilateral talks with President Macron, G7 Summit participation, and multilateral engagements to strengthen India's relationships with key developmental partners and represent Global South interests.

Prime Minister Modi will meet President Trump at France's G7 summit this week during his strategic tour, amid ongoing negotiations to resolve Iran tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which disrupts global oil trade.

Prime Minister Modi undertook a five-day visit to France and Slovakia, holding bilateral talks with leaders and attending the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, marking India's eighth consecutive G7 invitation and advancing strategic partnerships with Europe.

Prime Minister Modi undertakes a six-day visit to France and Slovakia in June 2026, holding bilateral meetings with French and Slovak leaders, participating in the G7 Summit, and attending VivaTech to strengthen India's European strategic partnerships and technology cooperation.

Four Central European leaders revived their fractured Visegrád Four alliance at a Hungary summit, signaling renewed cooperation on infrastructure, energy, and EU coordination after tensions over the former prime minister's pro-Russian stance.

Thousands of Czechs rallied against the government's plan to overhaul public broadcaster funding, citing concerns for media independence.

PM Modi gifted French and Slovak leaders traditional Indian artworks and textiles showcasing the country's cultural heritage.

Peter Pellegrini wins Slovakia's presidential election, defeating Ivan Korcok with 53.85% of the vote.

India and Slovakia establish a joint counterterrorism working group and elevate their ties to a Comprehensive Partnership.

Prime Minister Modi visited Slovakia for the first time in 33 years, elevating India-Slovakia ties to comprehensive partnership status and signaling New Delhi's strategic engagement with fractured Europe while leveraging two-way trade exceeding 1.8 billion dollars.

Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Slovakia resulted in elevated bilateral relations and multiple memoranda of understanding covering defence, digital technology, counter-terrorism, and labour mobility, while both nations endorsed the ambitious India-EU Free Trade Agreement to enhance economic cooperation.

Prime Minister Modi, the first Indian PM to visit Slovakia since 1993, elevated India-Slovakia ties to comprehensive partnership, concluding defence, labour mobility, digital technology, and cyber-security agreements while emphasizing cooperation potential in automobiles, space, and AI.

PM Modi visited Slovakia for the first time since its 1993 independence, elevating India-Slovakia ties to Comprehensive Partnership and inviting PM Fico to India while discussing cooperation in defence, technology, and trade.

PM Modi arrives in Slovakia: Welcome with traditional bread and salt ceremony, to meet top leaders today

Prime Minister Modi's first-ever visit to Slovakia marks a significant diplomatic milestone, with bilateral trade reaching $1.8 billion in 2025 and major Indian firms like Tata establishing manufacturing operations there, signaling deepening strategic partnership beyond ceremonial engagement.

Indian Prime Minister Modi began a five-day European tour landing in Nice, holding bilateral talks with Macron and launching innovation initiatives in France, making Slovakia's first-ever Indian PM state visit, and attending the G7 summit Wednesday for Trump bilateral and Global South representation.

Prime Minister Modi and President Trump will meet at the G7 Summit in France amid bilateral tensions over a US strike killing three Indian seafarers, with trade negotiations and regional security concerns expected to dominate discussions.

Prime Minister Modi began a European tour focusing on G7 summit discussions, defense partnerships, and trade negotiations, strengthening India's diplomatic engagement with major economies during a critical geopolitical period.

Prime Minister Modi visited France and Slovakia from June 13-18 to attend the G7 Summit and strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on defense cooperation, technology, trade, Global South representation, and West Asia energy security concerns.

Prime Minister Modi departs for France and Slovakia, meeting President Macron to strengthen defense cooperation and bilateral ties while participating in the G7 Summit amid rising strategic competition in maritime regions.

Prime Minister Modi will attend the two-day G7 Summit in France starting June 16, planning multiple bilateral meetings with UK, Germany, and Egypt leaders, though a confirmed meeting with Trump remains uncertain amid his typical early departure.

Czech public broadcasters stage a warning strike over a government plan to change their funding model.

Thousands of Czechs rally against the government's plan to overhaul public broadcaster funding.

Slovakia's government faces a parliamentary confidence vote after the country's debt exceeded constitutional limits at 61.4% of gross national product, triggering required scrutiny despite the coalition's expected victory.

PM Modi witnesses Slovak schoolchildren performing yoga during his visit to Bratislava ahead of International Yoga Day.

India and Slovakia elevated bilateral relations to comprehensive partnership, with agreements on defense, AI, cyber security, and labor mobility during Prime Minister Modi's historic visit, the first by an Indian premier since Slovakia's 1993 independence.

Prime Minister Modi's Bratislava summit with Slovakia prioritizes low-impact diplomatic theater, squandering India's European outreach capital on marginal trade relationships and incompatible defense partnerships while neglecting structural EU negotiations critical for meaningful geopolitical and economic advancement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia's highest civilian honour, his 33rd global recognition.

PM Modi receives Slovakia's highest honour, his 33rd international award.

Prime Minister Modi elevated India-Slovakia relations to Comprehensive Partnership during his historic first visit to Bratislava, identifying automobiles, railways, green technology, and defense cooperation as priority areas while highlighting vast untapped potential.

PM Modi Arrives in Slovakia After Historic France Visit

Prime Minister Modi visits France for bilateral talks with President Macron, discussing a significant 114 Rafale fighter jet deal, twelve bilateral agreements spanning defense and technology, and strategic partnerships amid G7 summit participation.

Prime Minister Modi began a Europe tour in France, meeting President Macron and inaugurating Bharat Innovates 2026, then visits Slovakia before attending the G7 Summit where he may meet Trump to discuss trade alongside engaging other world leaders.

Prime Minister Modi visited France for bilateral meetings with President Macron, inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 showcasing 120 Indian innovators, attended the G7 Summit, and met President Trump amid ongoing trade and diplomatic concerns.

PM Modi Departs for France & Slovakia - G7 Summit, Macron Meeting, VivaTech & First-Ever India-Slovakia State Visit

Prime Minister Modi departed for a two-nation European tour, attending the G7 Summit in France and making Slovakia's first Indian PM visit since 1993, while conducting bilateral meetings and inaugurating innovation initiatives.

Prime Minister Modi will visit France starting June 13 to hold extensive talks with President Macron on bilateral cooperation, innovation, and strategic partnerships, including jointly inaugurating Bharat Innovates and addressing VivaTech Summit.