'Banaras In Bratislava': PM Modi Left Impressed By Unique Varanasi Exhibition In Slovakia

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised a Varanasi-themed exhibition at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava during his visit to Slovakia, saying art and culture help bring people closer.Sharing his thoughts on X, PM Modi said, "A Banaras connect in Bratislava! At the Presidential Palace in Bratislava yesterday, President Pellegrini and I viewed a fascinating exhibition centred on Varanasi, including works by Slovak artists who had recently visited the city. Art and culture truly have a unique ability to bring people closer. My compliments to all those whose works featured in this exhibition."

A Banaras connect in Bratislava! At the Presidential Palace in Bratislava yesterday, President Pellegrini and I viewed a fascinating

exhibition centred on Varanasi, including works by Slovak artists who had recently visited the city. Art and culture truly have a unique ability… pic.twitter.com/jEaeXaXm6k

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 16, 2026

The Prime Minister also appreciated Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and the discussions held with him.PM Modi wrote, "Was wonderful meeting you, President Pellegrini. Happy to have continued the important conversations we had when we last met. Your insights are indeed great to hear."Also Read: PM Modi Conferred Slovakia’s Highest Honour, the Order of the White Double Cross 1st Class According to PM Modi, his talks with President Pellegrini covered a wide range of areas, including manufacturing, transport, innovation, investment, energy and digital technology.

Was wonderful meeting you, President Pellegrini. Happy to have continued the important conversations we had when we last met. Your insights are indeed great to hear. @PellegriniP_ https://t.co/AqLBzkkLxr

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 15, 2026

He said, "Today's talks with President Pellegrini covered diverse subjects such as closer ties in manufacturing, transport, innovation and investment linkages, energy, biofuels and more. There is also immense scope to cooperate in the field of digital technology. We also talked about deepening people-to-people linkages."Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and reforms of global institutions, according to the India-Slovakia Joint Statement issued on Monday.The two leaders called for comprehensive reforms of the United Nations, particularly the UN Security Council (UNSC), to make it more representative, inclusive and effective. They stressed the need to expand the UNSC in both permanent and non-permanent categories.The joint statement also said that India and Slovakia agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection and connectivity, identifying these sectors as key pillars of their growing bilateral partnership.