Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Beijing on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, according to 新华网. The two leaders held formal talks at the Great Hall of the People, marking Pellegrini's first state visit to China since taking office.
During the meeting, Xi expressed confidence that Pellegrini's visit would inject new momentum into the continued development of bilateral relations, as reported by China Daily. The Chinese president emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two countries across various sectors.
新华网 reported that the talks covered a range of topics related to China-Slovakia ties. Pellegrini arrived in Beijing earlier this week, as noted by finance.sina.com.cn, with the visit scheduled to include further diplomatic engagements. The Slovak president's delegation includes senior government officials and business representatives, according to 观察者.
The meeting comes amid broader efforts by both nations to deepen economic and political ties. China and Slovakia have maintained diplomatic relations since 1993, following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. Trade between the two countries has grown steadily in recent years, with China being one of Slovakia's key trading partners outside the European Union.
Observers will be watching for any joint statements or agreements that may emerge from the talks in the coming days.
