President Droupadi Murmu Visits Slovakia

On 9th April 2025, President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian President in 29 years to visit Slovakia, holding wide-ranging talks with Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini in Bratislava to boost bilateral cooperation.

Key Points

Historic Visit: The first state visit by an Indian President to Slovakia in nearly three decades marks a milestone in India–Slovakia relations.
Strengthening Ties: Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in MSMEs, media, entertainment, diplomacy, and the creative economy.
Cultural Engagement: President Murmu noted Slovakia’s growing interest in Indian culture and encouraged joint ventures in film and creative industries.
WAVE Summit Invitation: Slovakia was invited to participate in the WAVE Summit in Mumbai (May 1–4), with a special focus on global cultural collaboration.
MoUs Signed:
- NSIC (India) and Slovak Business Agency: To promote MSME cooperation.
- SSIFS and Slovak MFA: To strengthen diplomatic training and exchanges.