President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini has conferred Slovakia’s highest State honour, “The Order of the White Double Cross, First Class” upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the President, the Government, and the people of Slovakia for the distinguished honour. Accepting the award, he noted that the honour was a tribute to the 1.4 billion people of India, and to the enduring bonds of friendship between India and Slovakia. Terming the award as a testament to the warmth, trust, and affection that unite the people of India and Slovakia, the Prime Minister hoped that the honour would inspire future generations in both countries to continue nurturing their special friendship. This is Prime Minister Modi's 33rd international honour. President of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini conferred the award on PM Modi at a ceremony in Bratislava. Both leaders also observed a special yoga demonstration performed by Slovak school children.
PM @narendramodi, along with President Peter Pellegrini @PellegriniP_ observed a special yoga demonstration performed by Slovak school children. Both leaders noted the expanding cultural engagement between India and Slovakia as well as the universal appeal of Yoga as a means of… pic.twitter.com/cWES78SAOD
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 15, 2026
Later, PM Modi and Slovakian President walked through a painting exhibition by Slovak artists in the Presidential Palace. The exhibition was dedicated to the theme “Varanasi City”, featuring artworks that beautifully captured the spiritual, cultural, and everyday life of one of India’s oldest living cities. The artworks also included paintings by Slovak artists who visited Varanasi recently and were inspired by its unique ambience and traditions.
At the Presidential Palace, PM @narendramodi and President @PellegriniP_ walked through a painting exhibition by Slovak artists in the Presidential Palace.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 15, 2026
The exhibition was dedicated to the theme “Varanasi City”, featuring artworks that beautifully captured the spiritual,… pic.twitter.com/rpngYSearn
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