Date: 2026-02-20Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Prime Minister’s bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic, on the sidelines of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026
On February 20, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic, on the sidelines of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, taking place in New Delhi from February 16-20, 2026. This was the first meeting between the two leaders, providing an opportunity to review India-Slovak relations and discuss regional and global issues.
The leaders acknowledged the positive momentum from the India-EU Summit, welcoming the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and the Joint India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda. They expressed satisfaction with growing bilateral economic and commercial ties, agreeing to explore opportunities in sectors including startups, information technology, renewable energy (including nuclear energy), manufacturing, defence, space, and education.
Enhanced collaboration in AI, futuristic technologies, and digital public infrastructure was also discussed, aligning with India's "AI for All" vision and Slovakia's focus on digital transformation and Industry 4.0.
Both leaders committed to strengthening people-to-people contacts, tourism, and cultural exchanges. President Pellegrini acknowledged the Indian community's contribution in Slovakia, and both leaders welcomed efforts to facilitate greater mobility between the two countries.
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Key Entities Referenced
India–AI Impact Summit 2026: A summit held in New Delhi focused on artificial intelligence.
India-EU Free Trade Agreement: A landmark agreement between India and the European Union.
Slovak Republic: The country of which Peter Pellegrini is president, involved in bilateral discussions.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr.
Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak
Republic, on the sidelines of the India–AI Impact
Summit 2026
Posted On: 20 FEB 2026 9:37PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic
today, on the sidelines of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, currently underway in New Delhi from 16-20
February 2026. This is the first meeting between the two leaders.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both leaders to review the full spectrum of India-Slovak relations
and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
The leaders noted the positive momentum generated by the recent India-EU Summit, and welcomed the
historic conclusion of the landmark India-EU Free Trade Agreement, along with the adoption of the Joint
India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, to elevate ties across priority areas.
The leaders expressed satisfaction at the growing momentum in bilateral economic and commercial ties
and agreed to explore further opportunities in sectors such as startups, information technology, renewable
energy including nuclear energy, manufacturing, defence, space and education.
Both leaders noted the potential for enhanced collaboration in AI and futuristic technologies as well as
digital public infrastructure, aligning with India's vision of "AI for All" and Slovakia’s focus on digital
transformation and Industry 4.0.
Prime Minister Modi and President Pellegrini reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening people-to-
people contacts, tourism and cultural exchanges. President Pellegrini appreciated the contribution of the
Indian community in Slovakia and both leaders welcomed ongoing efforts to facilitate greater mobility
between the two countries.
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