Bratislava, June 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava on Monday for a state visit to Slovakia, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian PM to the Central European nation since its independence in 1993.

After arriving at the Slovak capital, PM Modi expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Reached Bratislava. This visit provides an opportunity to deepen India-Slovakia relations and explore new avenues of cooperation. Looking forward to productive meetings with President Pellegrini and Prime Minister Fico."

PM Modi received a warm welcome with a rendition of the national song "Vande Mataram" by the Lucnica En...