Bratislava, June 13 -- Members of the Indian diaspora in Slovakia have expressed excitement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, saying it is a significant moment that will strengthen India-Slovakia relations.

A diaspora member, Vinay, said this would be the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister since Slovakia's independence and described it as a significant step for both countries, noting the growing Indian community in the country over the past few years.

Another member of the diaspora, Sachin Gulati, a cancer research scientist, said the visit presents an important opportunity to boost cooperation, especially in medical research, and could help initiate new India-Slovakia bilateral projects.

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