During President Droupadi Murmu’s state visit to Slovakia, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini strongly supported India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council. The leaders met in Bratislava, affirming shared commitment to democratic values and global peace. Two MoUs were also signed to boost cooperation in foreign services and MSMEs. Pellegrini praised India-Slovakia ties, while Murmu recalled Slovakia’s help during the Ukraine crisis.

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• Slovakia fully backs India’s bid for permanent UN Security Council seat.
• Pellegrini cited shared support for multilateralism and international institutions.
• President Murmu met Pellegrini in Bratislava during two-day state visit.
• Traditional Bread and Salt ceremony performed to welcome Murmu.
• Murmu thanked Slovakia for helping Indian students during Ukraine evacuation.
• Two MoUs signed: one on MSME cooperation, another on diplomatic training.
• Both nations discussed bilateral, global, and regional issues.
• Murmu conveyed greetings from 1.4 billion Indians in Presidential Palace guestbook.
• Pellegrini said India-Slovakia ties marked by mutual respect and democratic values.
• Visit seen as a milestone in strengthening political and strategic relations.