President Murmu to embark on State Visits to Portugal, Slovakia from April 7

IANS April 2, 2025 430 views

President Droupadi Murmu is set to undertake significant state visits to Portugal and Slovakia from April 7-10, marking a pivotal diplomatic engagement. Her tour highlights India's commitment to strengthening bilateral relationships, particularly commemorating 50 years of diplomatic ties with Portugal. During the visits, she will engage in high-level discussions with national leaders, focusing on expanding trade, economic cooperation, and cultural exchanges. These diplomatic missions represent an important opportunity to enhance India's strategic partnerships in Europe.

"Our engagement aims to strengthen the multifaceted partnership between India and these European nations." - Presidential Source
President Murmu to embark on State Visits to Portugal, Slovakia from April 7
New Delhi, April 2: President Droupadi Murmu will undertake State Visits to Portugal and Slovakia from April 7-10. These visits come as part of a significant diplomatic engagement to enhance India's bilateral ties with both countries.

Key Points

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First Indian Presidential visit to Slovakia in three decades

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Commemorating 50 years of India-Portugal diplomatic relations

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High-level bilateral meetings scheduled with presidents and prime ministers

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Focus on expanding trade and people-to-people exchanges

President Murmu will be visiting Portugal from April 7-8. This visit is taking place at the invitation of the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

This tour assumes historical significance as it marks the 50th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Portugal. The last State Visit by an Indian President to Portugal took place in 1998 when President K. R. Narayanan visited the country.

President Murmu is set to engage in high-level discussions with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa during her visit.

The President will also hold meetings with Portugal's Prime Minister, Luis Montenegro, and the President of the National Assembly (Parliament), Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco. The talks will aim to strengthen the growing and dynamic bilateral relationship between India and Portugal, which has evolved into a multifaceted partnership with robust cooperation across various sectors.

The visit is expected to provide renewed momentum to the already thriving relations between the two nations, including expanding trade, economic ties, and people-to-people exchanges. As part of her diplomatic outreach, President Murmu will also interact with the Indian community in Portugal.

Following her visit to Portugal, President Murmu will proceed to Slovakia on April 9, at the invitation of President Peter Pellegrini. This will be the first visit by an Indian President to Slovakia in nearly three decades.

In Slovakia, President Murmu will hold bilateral meetings with President Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico. She will also meet the Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, Richard Rasi. These engagements will focus on further strengthening and expanding the relationship between India and Slovakia, particularly in areas of trade, technology, and cultural exchanges.

The two-day visit to Slovakia spotlights the importance India places on its bilateral relations with the Slovak Republic. It is expected to pave the way for deeper cooperation and new initiatives in various sectors, including defence, science and technology, and education. President Murmu will also engage with the Indian diaspora during these visits.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such an important diplomatic move! Strengthening ties with European nations will benefit India in so many ways. Wishing President Murmu a successful visit 🇮🇳🤝🇪🇺
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Rahul S.
Interesting choice of countries. I wonder why Slovakia specifically? Would have expected more focus on Western European powerhouses. Still, any diplomatic engagement is good engagement.
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Anjali M.
The 50-year anniversary with Portugal is special! My grandfather worked in Goa during the transition period. These cultural connections matter more than people realize.
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Vikram P.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope these visits translate to concrete economic benefits for India. Too often these state visits are just photo ops without substantial outcomes.
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Sunita R.
The Indian diaspora in these countries must be so excited! My cousin in Lisbon says the community there is preparing a grand welcome. So proud of our global Indian family ❤️
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Mohit G.
Slovakia has some amazing tech startups. Hope we can forge some partnerships in AI and renewable energy during this visit. Smart move by our diplomats!

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President Droupadi Murmu State Visit Portugal Slovakia Diplomatic Relations India Foreign Policy
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