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Key highlights of President Murmu's State visit to Portugal, Slovakia

New Delhi, April 15: President Droupadi Murmu was on a four-day State Visit to Portugal and Slovakia, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. During her visit, President Murmu met the leadership of both nations and interacted with Indian community members.

President Murmu returns to Delhi following state visit to Portugal, Slovakia

New Delhi, April 11: President Droupadi Murmu returned to New Delhi after completing a four-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia, where she held high-level meetings aimed at strengthening India's bilateral ties with both nations.

Slovakia President dazzled by PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, hints at replicating it

Bratislava, April 11: Slovakia President Peter Pellegrini on Friday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, terming it as a gamechanger while hinting rolling out similar programme in the European nation.

Pleased that Slovakia recognises Indian community's hard work, says Prez Murmu

Bratislava, April 11: President Droupadi Murmu commended the Indian community for their contribution in deepening the India-Slovakia ties as she addressed the vibrant Indian diaspora at a community reception organised in Bratislava.

President Murmu addresses Indian diaspora in Slovakia; highlights growing cultural ties

Bratislava, April 11: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday (local time) highlighted the growing cultural ties between India and Slovakia while addressing the Indian community at a reception in Slovakia's capital during her two-day State visit to the country.

Slovakia's Constantine Philosopher University confers President Murmu with honorary doctorate

Nitra, April 11: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday (local time) was conferred with the Doctorate Honoris Causa degree by the Constantine the Philosopher University in Slovakia during her two-day state visit to the country.

Relations between India, Slovakia based on mutual respect, democratic ideals and shared vision for global cooperation: President Murmu

New Delhi, April 10: During her first-ever state visit to Slovakia, President Droupadi Murmu reaffirmed the deep-rooted ties between India and Slovakia, highlighting the shared values of mutual respect, democratic ideals and a vision for global cooperation.

President Murmu expresses India's commitment to enhancing trade ties with Slovakia

Bratislava, April 10: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Slovakia-India Business Forum in Bratislava on Thursday and expressed India's commitment to enhancing trade ties with Slovakia.

President Murmu watches special puppet show based on Ramayana, views exhibition of paintings in Slovakia

Bratislava, April 10: President Droupadi Murmu, along with more than 100 Slovak children, watched a special puppet show based on Ramayana in Slovakia on Thursday. She viewed an exhibition of paintings made by school children of Slovakia on various Indian themes.

Indian talent can be valuable partner in economic progress of Slovakia: President Murmu

Bratislava, April 10: Asserting that India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday urged business leaders from Slovakia to seize the opportunities and convert them into concrete results

Slovak President hosts banquet at Bratislava Castle in honour of Prez Murmu

Bratislava, April 10: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday attended a banquet hosted in her honour by Slovakia President Peter Pellegrini at the historic Bratislava Castle.

Slovakia 'fully' backs India's bid to become new permanent member of UNSC

Bratislava, April 10: Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini on Wednesday (local time) announced the country's full support for India's bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), highlighting the longstanding and growing relationship between Slovakia and India, according to a Joint Press Statement, amid President Droupadi Murmu's state visit to the nation.

President Droupadi Murmu meets leaders in Slovakia; witnesses exchange of two MoUs

New Delhi, April 9: President Droupadi Murmu reached Bratislava on the final leg of her State Visit to Portugal and the Slovak Republic, with both the countries witnessing the exchange of two Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), one on cooperation in the fields of MSMEs and another on diplomatic training cooperation.

India and Slovakia plan deeper cooperation, new initiatives during President Murmu's landmark visit

Bratislava, April 9: 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.

President Murmu, Slovakian counterpart Pellegrini agree to work towards strengthening bilateral ties

Bratislava, April 9: President Droupadi Murmu held a meeting with her Slovakian counterpart Peter Pellegrini in Bratislava on Wednesday. The two leaders reviewed various facets of bilateral ties and agreed to work towards strengthening the bilateral ties across various sectors.

President Murmu accorded Guard of Honour, ceremonial welcome in Slovak Republic

Bratislava, April 9: President Droupadi Murmu was received by President Peter Pellegrini of the Slovak Republic at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava, Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

President Murmu lands in Vienna; heads to Bratislava for State visit to Slovak Republic

Vienna, April 9: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Vienna on Tuesday as part of her ongoing four-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia.

President Murmu emplanes for Slovak Republic after concluding 'fruitful' State visit to Portugal

Lisbon, April 9: After concluding a "fruitful" State visit to Portugal, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday (local time) embarked for the next leg of her tour, Slovak Republic.

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Portugal's Lisbon

Lisbon, April 7: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Lisbon, Portugal, late Sunday night (local time), marking the beginning of her four-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia from April 7 to 10.

President Droupadi Murmu embarks for 4-day state visit to Portugal, Slovakia

New Delhi, April 6: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday emplaned for a 4-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia from April 7-10.

Austria taking preventive measures to counter risk of foot-and-mouth disease

Vienna, April 3: Austria intends to close small border crossings with Slovakia due to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in its neighbouring country, in order to limit the spread of the disease and protect livestock in Austria.

Central Europe calls for EU coordination in combating foot-and-mouth disease

Prague, April 3: Central European states are seeking European Union (EU) -wide coordination to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Czech Minister of Agriculture Marek Vyborny said.

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.

Czech Republic firefighters join Slovakia's fight against foot-and-mouth outbreak

Prague, March 26: The Czech Republic dispatched a team of 16 firefighters to neighbouring Slovakia to assist in efforts to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Czech Republic resumes border controls with Slovakia amid FMD outbreak

Prague, March 22: The Czech Republic reinstated border controls with neighbouring Slovakia in response to an outbreak of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) among cattle on three Slovak farms.

Slovakia's Honorary Consulate inaugurated in Kolkata

Kolkata, March 20: Slovakia's Honorary Consulate was inaugurated in Kolkata on Thursday.

Raisina Dialogue is of very much importance to us: Slovak Envoy Maxian

New Delhi, March 17: Slovak Ambassador to India Robert Maxian said on Monday that Raisina Dialogue is very important for them and Slokia's participation of a "powerful delegation" demonstrates that his country is very much involved and interested in the developments happening in India.

Slovak PM seeks information from Elon Musk on US grants to NGOs, media in Slovakia

Bratislava, Feb 11: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has unveiled a letter addressed to Elon Musk, head of the US Department of Government Efficiency, requesting details on US grants provided to Slovak non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and media outlets.

Hungarian FM says ready to supply gas to Slovakia

Budapest, Jan 23: Hungary is prepared to provide its full transit capacities to supply Slovakia with gas via the southern TurkStream pipeline, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said here on Thursday.

Romania expands NATO deployment to Slovakia, Bulgaria

Bucharest, Jan 15: Romania has bolstered its military presence on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) Eastern Flank as of January 2025, deploying units to Slovakia and Bulgaria in addition to its ongoing participation in Poland, the country's Ministry of National Defence has announced.

Slovak PM Fico not to visit Kyiv: Deputy House Speaker

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