Bratislava: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday held productive talks with Slovakia President Peter Pellegrini in Bratislava as both leaders reviewed various facets of India-Slovakia relations and agreed to work towards strengthening the bilateral partnership across diverse sectors.
During their one-to-one meeting and delegation-level talks, President Murmu and Pellegrini also discussed issues of shared global and regional interests. The participants in delegation-level talks from the Indian side included the accompanying Minister of State, Nimuben Bambhaniya as well as Members of Parliament Dhaval Patel, Sandhya Ray and senior officials.
The President appreciated the personal commitment and initiative of President Pellegrini towards strengthening bilateral relations as both leaders witnessed the exchange of two MoUs - on cooperation in the field of MSMEs between NSIC and the Slovak Business Agency and another on cooperation between SSIFS and the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.
“President Murmu noted the rising popularity of Indian art and culture in Slovakia. She highlighted the immense potential for the two countries to collaborate more closely in the rapidly expanding media, entertainment and creative economy sectors of India, including promotion of Slovakia as a filming destination and a partner in joint film production. She invited Slovakia to take part actively in the upcoming WAVE Summit being hosted by India in Mumbai from 1st to 4th May, 2025,” the President’s Secretariat posted on X.
Earlier in the day, President Murmu was received by President Pellegrini at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava and accorded a ceremonial welcome with the Guard of Honour. She was extended a traditional Slovak welcome with bread and salt by a couple in folk dress. (IANS)
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