At the invitation of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron , Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an official visit to France from June 13-14 (Nice), and June 16-18 (Evian and Paris), as well as to Slovakia from June 14-16, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Prime Minister to visit France in mid-June at the invitation of French President, Emmanuel Macron followed by an inaugural visit to Slovakia (AFP)
During the first leg of the visit, the Prime Minister will visit Nice for a bilateral meeting with President Macron on June 14. Both leaders will review the full spectrum of India-France bilateral relations, which were elevated to the level of a Special Global Strategic Partnership earlier this year. In Nice, the two leaders will also jointly inaugurate the " Bharat Innovates " event, which will bring together leading innovation startups and venture capital funds from India, France, and other countries. The initiative, being held during the India-France Year of Innovation, aims to further strengthen the innovation partnership between the two nations.
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In the second leg, at the invitation of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico , PM Narendra Modi will undertake a State Visit to the Slovak Republic from June 14-16. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the country's independence in 1993. The visit follows President Droupadi Murmu's state visit to Slovakia in April 2025 and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini's visit to India for the AI Impact Summit in February 2026.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and explore new avenues of cooperation. He will also meet President Peter Pellegrini. The visit is expected to reaffirm India's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Slovakia across sectors including trade, investment, automobile manufacturing and railway cooperation, the statement read.
In the third leg, Prime Minister Modi will participate in the G7 Summit in Evian, France, scheduled for June 16-17. During the summit, he will exchange views with G7 leaders and invited partner countries and international organisations, participating in the summit sessions on - Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity; Reviving Balanced, Shared and Sustainable Economic Growth for all; and Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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On the sidelines of the summit, the Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders.
On the final leg of the visit, Prime Minister will visit Paris on 18 June 2026 for further bilateral engagements, and to attend the VivaTech Summit, Europe's largest technology and startup event. Prime Minister is also expected to address the members of the Indian community in Paris.
Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Europe will further deepen India's partnership with France, Slovakia, and the G7. Prime Minister's presence at the G7 reflects India's standing as a leading voice of the Global South and a key partner in addressing global challenges. Prime Minister's participation in both Bharat Innovates and the Vivatech Summit will spotlight India as a global hub for innovation, digital transformation and entrepreneurship, and is expected to catalyse new partnerships between Indian, French and European technology ecosystems.
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The visit will also reaffirm India's commitment towards advancing its broader strategic partnership with the European Union, as per the statement.
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FirstpostParty-alignedCenter3 days agoThe article discusses a scholar who translated the Upanishads into Slovak and has received praise from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on cultural contributions and mentions PM Modi's praise without taking a stance on political issues. It does not exhibit clear bias through language, sourcing, or emphasis.
Times of IndiaIndependentCenter6 days agoPrime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia's highest civilian honor, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), during his visit to Bratislava. This marks the 33rd international award he has received from a foreign nation. Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Slovakia since its independence, highlighting the importance of India-Slovakia relations. During the visit, Modi met with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico, discussing cooperation in trade, technology, and strategic affairs. They signed memorandums of understanding on labormigration
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FirstpostParty-alignedCenter6 days ago PM Modi Receives Grand Welcome in Slovakia After Macron Meeting in France | Firstpost LivePrime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome in Slovakia following his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in France.
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Times of IndiaIndependentCenter6 days ago Watch: Slovak nationals welcome PM Modi with Vande Mataram, folk dance performancesPrime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed in Bratislava, Slovakia, during his European tour. The welcome included performances of 'Vande Mataram' by a Slovak folk ensemble and the traditional offering of bread and salt, symbols of hospitality and respect in Slovak culture. Modi shared details of the event on social media, highlighting the significance of 'Vande Mataram' and the cultural exchange between India and Slovakia.
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NDTVIndependentCenter6 days agoPrime Minister Narendra Modi received a traditional bread and salt welcome in Bratislva during his visit to Slovakia.
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FirstpostParty-alignedRight6 days ago PM Modi makes historic visit to Slovakia, receives bread-&-salt welcome as 'Vande Mataram' echoes | WatchPrime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic visit to Slovakia, where he received a traditional bread-and-salt welcome. The event was marked by the echoing of 'Vande Mataram', a song associated with India's independence movement.
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NDTVIndependentCenter7 days ago PM Modi In Slovakia 33 Years After Ties Forged, Focus On Stronger RelationsPrime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Slovakia, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the country since Slovakia gained independence 33 years ago. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between India and Slovakia.
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Hindustan TimesIndependentCenter12 days agoPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit France and Slovakia in mid-June. During his visit to France, he will meet with President Emmanuel Macron to discuss bilateral relations and co-host the 'Bharat Innovates' event. He will then travel to Slovakia for a state visit.
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