Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico have agreed to enhance collaboration in safeguarding critical information infrastructure and combatting cybercrime. They also aim to create a secure and peaceful digital environment while preparing for potential quantum threats to cryptography. Both leaders highlighted the importance of a Memorandum of Cooperation in critical infrastructure protection and post-quantum cryptography.
During their meeting, PM Modi and Fico explored opportunities for cooperation in various sectors including automobiles, railways, advanced manufacturing, and green technology. PM Modi emphasized the significance of the Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union in boosting bilateral relations. The leaders also discussed the potential of technology in strengthening the India-Slovakia partnership, focusing on digital technology, AI, and space collaboration.
In a joint statement, the leaders condemned terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism, and agreed to establish a Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism. They called for global efforts to combat terrorism comprehensively and consistently. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation in counterterrorism, emphasizing the need for decisive action against terrorist entities.
PM Modi and Fico underscored the importance of defense and security cooperation as a key aspect of their partnership. They pledged to promote regular consultations and exchanges between their defense authorities to explore opportunities for collaboration in defense technologies, capacity building, research, and development. The signing of the Letter of Intent on Defense Cooperation between India and Slovakia was also welcomed as a step towards strengthening defense partnerships.
