'Political Miracle': Slovakia PM Congratulates Modi On Becoming Longest-Serving PM

Last Updated:June 15, 2026, 16:25 IST

The exchange of greetings follows Modi’s achievement of a historic milestone on June 10, when he completed 12 years at the helm of the Central government.

Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest democratically elected PM of India, calling it “a political miracle".

After concluding his visit to France on Sunday, PM Modi is currently on a three-day visit to Slovakia. During his stop in Nice, he and Macron jointly inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 Conclave, a major event bringing together start-ups, innovators and industry leaders from India, France and across the world.

In Bratislava, PM Fico congratulated his Indian counterpart for successfully becoming the longest-serving Prime Minister. This is the first-ever visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia.

“Mr Prime Minister, I congratulate you on being the longest-serving PM in India. This is like a political miracle," he said. “I am also interested in cooperation in the field of defence industry."

Pointing out that India-EU FTA is one of the most ambitious free trade agreements, Fico assured that Slovakia “will take the necessary and practical steps for the implementation of this agreement". He also said the bilateral relations will be elevated to “comprehensive and strategic collaboration".

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The exchange of greetings follows PM Modi’s achievement of a historic milestone on June 10, when he became India’s longest-serving Prime Minister, completing 12 years at the helm of the Central government.

Congratulations have poured in for PM Modi from Ethiopia to South Korea. On Sunday, the Serbian PM congratulated Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected head of government while underscoring the deepening ties between New Delhi and Belgrade.

PM Modi’s Address In Slovakia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that India and Slovakia are “moving forward in close coordination on the global stage".

“He is an experienced leader and a true friend of India. His friendship and unwavering commitment have played a significant role in elevating India-Slovakia relations to new heights. I am delighted to have had the opportunity to meet him today and witness a historic moment in our relations. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia. I am delighted that on this historic occasion, we have decided to elevate our relations to a Comprehensive Partnership. This symbolises our shared trust, shared priorities, and a shared future," he said.

While pointing out that both countries support the need to resolve disputes peacefully, he said an MoU on social security will be announced soon.

“Today, we announced an MoU on labour migration to enhance the mobility of professionals and skilled workers between our two countries," he said while inviting his Slovakian counterpart to visit India.

He further said, “Technology is a key pillar of our future partnership. The MoU signed today on digital technology will open up new possibilities for cooperation in digital public infrastructure. I am delighted that an India Chair on AI is being established at a Slovakian university… There is enormous potential for expanding cooperation between us in the field of space… Today, the space sector in India is reaching new heights at an unprecedented pace. I invite Slovakian companies to join this development journey."

“Civil nuclear energy is also a key priority area for both countries… Defence cooperation is a testament to our deep mutual trust and strategic convergence. I am pleased that we signed a Letter of Intent today in this important area. This will give new impetus to joint development, joint production, and cooperation between the defence industry," he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 17) on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France.

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