Bratislava, June 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Sunday (local time) with a rendition of the national song "Vande Mataram" by the renowned Lucnica Ensemble, and an enthusiastic reception from members of the Indian diaspora during his historic visit to the European nation.

The visit marks the first-ever trip by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the country's independence in 1993, underscoring the growing partnership between the two nations.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a post on X, highlighted the significance of the visit, stating, "PM @narendramodi has arrived in Slovakia. This is the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister since Slovakia's independence,...