PM Modi's Slovakia visit: Chefs at Indian-origin restaurant ready special dinner
Bratislava/New Delhi, June 14 Excitement is building among chefs and members of the Indian diaspora in Slovakia as preparations intensify ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, with an Indian-origin restaurant in Bratislava gearing up to serve meals for the visiting delegation.
At an Indian-origin restaurant owned by Rajesh, Chef Rajendra Singh Negi is leading preparations for the Prime Minister's delegation. The kitchen team has been working to finalise menus and arrangements ahead of the high-profile visit.
Chef Rajendra Singh Negi said, "I have been here for 10 years. I am the head chef, and this is my team...Prime Minister of our country is coming here. His team has already come here. We are preparing their dinner..."
Another chef at the restaurant also expressed enthusiasm and pride ahead of the visit.
A chef of the Indian Restaurant says, "I have been in Slovakia for 3 years. I came here in 2023...We waited a long time for the Prime Minister of our country to visit here. We are feeling very good and very happy. We feel very proud."
The Indian diaspora in Slovakia has expressed pride over the upcoming visit, calling it a historic moment and an important step in strengthening ties between India and Slovakia. Community members and restaurant staff have been preparing to host and serve the visiting Indian delegation.
PM Modi will undertake a state visit to Slovakia on Sunday at the invitation of his Slovak counterpart, Robert Fico.
This will mark the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the country's independence in 1993, making it a historic milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
During the visit to Slovakia, PM Modi will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Fico and meet President Peter Pellegrini. The discussions are expected to explore new opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, automobile manufacturing and railway infrastructure. The visit is being viewed as a significant step towards strengthening political, economic and industrial engagement between India and Slovakia.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Very proud moment for the Indian community in Slovakia. Chef Rajendra and his team are showcasing Indian culinary excellence at a diplomatic level. The fact that this is the first PM visit since 1993 makes it even more special.
While I appreciate the cultural diplomacy, I hope the visit focuses on tangible outcomes like trade and infrastructure, not just photo ops with food. Let's see if the railway and investment agreements materialize into real jobs and growth.
Great to see international recognition of Indian cuisine! Chef Negi waited 10 years for this moment, that kind of dedication is truly heartwarming. Hope the delegation enjoys some authentic dal makhani and butter chicken! 🍛
As someone who travels to Europe often, I appreciate how Indian restaurants abroad maintain our culinary heritage. This visit could boost Slovakia's interest in Indian culture and strengthen people-to-people ties. Well done, team!
Historic visit indeed – first Indian PM to Slovakia since 1993. The fact that local Indian chefs are preparing the meals adds a personal touch. Hopefully this leads to stronger EU-India cooperation on important global issues.
Lovely to see the excitement among the diaspora! But let's not forget that while our PM enjoys a special dinner, many Indians back home
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