India and Slovakia to strengthen bilateral ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first-ever visit to Slovakia

Key facts

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled for the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the establishment of diplomatic relations.
• The visit follows high-level engagements including a 2022 visit by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, a 2025 visit by President Droupadi Murmu to Slovakia, and a February visit by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini to India for the AI Action Summit.
• Bilateral trade between India and Slovakia has doubled over the last three years, rising from approximately €800 million to €1.6 billion.
• The automotive sector accounts for approximately €300 million in annual trade, with investments including €1.4 billion by Jaguar Land Rover (Tata Group) and €300 million by Tata AutoComp in Lozorno.
• India and the European Union (EU) are negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which will be part of a broader package including an investment agreement and an agreement on geographical indications.