Foreign Minister in New Delhi: Slovakia a Relevant Partner for India

         Slovakia is a relevant partner for India, Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Juraj Blanar stated after meeting his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Indian Defence Ministry's state secretary Giridhar Araman in New Delhi, TASR learnt from the ministry press department on Thursday.
        "Together with the Indian foreign minister, we concurred on the need to bolster economic diplomacy between our countries. On our part, we're interested in employing economic diplomats in Asian countries more intensely. Our government is preparing a new Slovak foreign affairs strategy for the Indo-Pacific region," claimed Blanar.
        "With the mix of political talks, a business mission, activities that are part of prestigious Raising Dialogue conference and Confederation of Indian Industry economic forum, we're fulfilling the part of our Government's Manifesto on carrying out a foreign policy oriented in all cardinal directions," added Blanar.
        Over the past five years, the mutual trade between Slovakia and India tripled and reached €870 million. India makes investments in Slovakia particularly via Jaguar Land Rover car maker and other businesses. (TASR)