India's Modi in Slovakia, seeks to strengthen trade and investment ties

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava for the first visit by an Indian leader since Slovakia's 1993 split from the Czech Republic. The trip focuses on expanding trade and investment ties between the two nations. Modi's visit signals India's growing engagement with Central Europe, a region that has historically maintained closer ties with Western Europe and Russia. The visit comes as India seeks to diversify its global partnerships and strengthen economic relationships beyond its traditional spheres of influence. Slovakia, nestled between Western and Eastern European interests, represents a strategic foothold for New Delhi's diplomatic and commercial ambitions in the region.