Slovakia backs India's bid for permanent UN Security Council seat

Slovakia has thrown its support behind India's aspiration for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), signaling a shared vision for a reformed and more inclusive global governance structure. This backing was a key outcome of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the Central European nation, during which ties between India and Slovakia were elevated to a Comprehensive Partnership.

During discussions with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Modi and his counterpart emphasized the critical need for comprehensive reforms within multilateral institutions, particularly the UN and its Security Council. They stressed that these bodies must become more representative of contemporary geopolitical realities to be truly effective. Slovakia's endorsement of India's permanent membership bid underscores a mutual desire to see the UNSC expanded in both permanent and non-permanent categories, reflecting a broader global shift.

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The two leaders stressed the need for comprehensive reforms of multilateral institutions, particularly the United Nations and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), to make them more representative, inclusive, effective and reflective of contemporary geopolitical realities.

Beyond the UNSC, the two leaders also focused on strengthening regional cooperation and promoting a stable international order. They agreed to bolster collaboration with regional blocs like the Slavkov 3, Visegrad 4, and the Three Seas Initiative, highlighting interconnected infrastructure projects aimed at boosting connectivity and sustainable economic growth. Furthermore, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, and peaceful Indo-Pacific, grounded in respect for international law and territorial integrity.

Slovakia also reiterated its "constructive approach" towards India's membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a crucial 48-member body that governs global nuclear commerce. This support reinforces India's efforts to integrate further into the global non-proliferation framework and strengthens the bilateral relationship on key strategic issues.

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Slovakia reaffirmed its constructive approach to India's membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.