Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, attended a special yoga demonstration performed by schoolchildren in Bratislava, Slovakia, as the world prepares to celebrate International Yoga Day.
Modi's Delight in Youth Embracing Yoga
In a post on X, PM Modi expressed his delight at witnessing the event. "President Pellegrini and I were delighted to witness a special Yoga demonstration by schoolchildren from Slovakia. As the world counts down to International Yoga Day, it is delightful to see the youth embrace Yoga. Also happy to see Yoga continuing to bring people together in the shared pursuit of well-being," he wrote.
Exhibition on Varanasi at Presidential Palace
During his visit to Slovakia, PM Modi also praised an exhibition centered on Varanasi held at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava. He noted that art and culture have the ability to bring people closer. In another post on X, the Prime Minister said, "A Banaras connect in Bratislava! At the Presidential Palace in Bratislava yesterday, President Pellegrini and I viewed a fascinating exhibition centred on Varanasi, including works by Slovak artists who had recently visited the city. Art and culture truly have a unique ability to bring people closer. My compliments to all those whose works featured in this exhibition."
Talks on Energy, Biofuels, and Digital Technology
PM Modi held discussions with President Pellegrini covering a range of subjects, including energy, biofuels, manufacturing, transport, innovation, and investment linkages. He highlighted the immense scope for cooperation in digital technology and deepening people-to-people ties.
Commitment to Multilateralism and UN Reform
PM Modi and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism, expansion of the United Nations Security Council, and enhanced cooperation with regional groupings, according to the India-Slovakia Joint Statement issued on Monday. The leaders stressed the need for comprehensive reforms of multilateral institutions, particularly the UN and UNSC, to make them more representative, inclusive, effective, and reflective of contemporary geopolitical realities. They underscored the urgent need to expand the UNSC in both permanent and non-permanent categories.
Strengthening Defence and Cybersecurity Cooperation
PM Modi and Slovak PM Robert Fico agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, and connectivity, identifying these areas as key pillars of the growing bilateral partnership, as per the Joint Statement.
