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Slovak Ambassador Robert Maxian Hopes India-Eu Fta Will Boost Car Exports | WION

Slovakia's ambassador to India, Robert Maxian, has expressed strong support for the ongoing India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, highlighting potential benefits for his country's automotive sector amid deepening bilateral ties. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Maxian emphasised political willingness from both sides, noting commitments from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. He said "There is a political willingness to conclude FTA earliest as possible," he said, adding that Slovakia backs a "balanced and mutually beneficial" deal. A key interest for Slovakia lies in car exports. The country, the world's largest per capita producer of automobiles with around 1.2 million vehicles annually despite a population of just over five million, sees opportunities in reduced Indian import duties. "For Slovakia is very much on the table the export of the ready made cars to India," the Slovak Republic ambassador stated. He suggested lower "import duties, taxes, duties and levies and fees" would allow Indian consumers to access Slovak-made cars more cheaply. Cultural links are also strengthening. Mr Maxian noted the recent first-ever translation of the Upanishads into Slovak, which Prime Minister Modi highlighted in his Mann ki Baat radio address.  On education, Slovakia is welcoming more Indian students, with around 700 currently enrolled and numbers rising due to increased student visas. A high-level delegation from Slovak universities visited India earlier this year to boost cooperation. Reflecting personal ties, Mr Maxian, who studied in India in 1991 and speaks Hindi, said: "Bharat mere liye dusra ghar hai" – India is like a second home for me. #india #slovakia #wion About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com Join our WhatsApp Channel: https://bit.ly/455YOQ0 Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook:   / wionews   Twitter:   / wionews   Instagram:   / wionews   Follow us on Google News for the latest updates Zee News:- https://bit.ly/2Ac5G60 Zee Business:- https://bit.ly/36vI2xa DNA India:- https://bit.ly/2ZDuLRY WION: https://bit.ly/3gnDb5J Zee News Apps: https://bit.ly/ZeeNewsApps