President Murmu's Historic Visit To Slovakia: In Pics

President Droupadi Murmu is currently on a state visit to Slovakia, marking the first visit by an Indian head of state to the country in 29 years.

President Murmu arrived in Bratislava on Wednesday, in the second leg of her two-nation state visit.

In Bratislava, President Murmu was received by Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini at the Presidential Palace. She was accorded a ceremonial welcome with the Guard of Honour. ( Image Source: PTI)

During her visit, President Murmu paid her respects at the Gate of Freedom Memorial in Bratislava, on the banks of the Danube.( Image Source: PTI)

The president also met and held extensive discussions with Prime Minister Robert Fico of the Slovak Republic. ( Image Source: PTI)

She met the speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Richard Rasi to congratulate him on his recent election as speaker. ( Image Source: PTI)

President Murmu discussed various aspects of bilateral relations and issues to boost mutual interest in maintaining strong industrial and defence connections with Slovakia. ( Image Source: PTI)

President Murmu held a delegation-level talk with the parliamentarians “ carrying forward the strong memorandum of high-level engagements” between the two nations. ( Image Source: PTI)

During a one-on-one meeting with the President of Slovak, Murmu invited Slovakia to participate in the upcoming WAVE Summit, to be held in Mumbai from May 1 to 4. ( Image Source: PTI)

Both leaders witnessed the exchange of two MoUs, one on cooperation in the fields of MSMEs and another on diplomatic training between the two nations. ( Image Source: PTI)

Later, she attended a banquet hosted in her honour by Slovak President symbolising a strong cultural bond and friendship between the two countries. ( Image Source: PTI)

This visit will successfully reinforce India-Slovakia relations by fostering political momentum, expanding economic partnerships, and deepening cultural ties. ( Image Source: PTI)

President Murmu in her statement, expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome and cooperation in various sectors, including trade, investment, and technology to strengthen the bond between India and Slovakia. ( Image Source: PTI)