Slovakia, June 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and traditional Slovakian as he begins the second leg of his European visit. He was presented with a traditional offering of bread and salt, and also witnessed traditional dance performances--lauding them as traditions which keep the culture and history alive. In a post on X he said, "The welcome in Bratislava included the traditional offering of bread and salt, a beautiful reflection of Slovakia's rich cultural heritage and the values of goodwill and friendship they cherish." In another post on X he shared snippets from a captivating performance by Kopaniciarik from the Myjava region of Slovakia and said, "Folk traditions such as these help preserve one's culture and history." He also expressed gratitude to the Indian community for their warmth and affection as he arrived as India's first PM to visit the country, highlighting that such gestures reflect the enduring bonds that connect the people and strengthen the India-Slovakia friendship.