India and Slovakia Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Partnership

  • 16 Jun 2026

On 15th June 2026, India and Slovakia elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership and signed 11 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across key sectors during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Slovakia.

Key Points:

  • Counter-Terrorism Cooperation: Both countries agreed to establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter-Terrorism to strengthen cooperation against terrorism.
  • Major MoUs and Agreements Signed:
    • Digital Technologies: MoU on cooperation in digital technologies and innovation.
    • Labour Migration: Agreement to enhance cooperation in labour mobility and migration.
    • Higher Education and Research: MoU to strengthen academic and research collaboration.
    • Audio-Visual Creation: Agreement promoting cooperation in media and audio-visual production.
    • Quantum Communication: Collaboration in emerging quantum communication technologies.
    • Critical Infrastructure Protection: Agreement on enhancing resilience and protection of critical infrastructure.