New Delhi, June 16 -- Bratislava Castle was lit up in the colours of the Indian tricolour on Tuesday as a symbolic gesture to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Slovakia, highlighting the growing cultural and diplomatic relationship between the two nations.

During the visit, PM Modi met Robert Gafrik, who has been involved in translating the Upanishads into Slovak. Modi described the effort as an important contribution to deepening cultural understanding between India and Slovakia.

The Prime Minister also posted on X, remembering that he had previously mentioned Gafrik in his "Mann ki Baat" radio programme on November 24, 2024.

He said, "In Bratislava yesterday evening, I met Dr. Robert Gafrik, who has spearheaded the effort ...