For 20 years already, we are the
#EuropeanUnion
— the community of values, freedom, solidarity and security. Our voice has grown stronger and our society has become more prosperous. Joining the
#EU
was one of the best decisions in
#Slovakia
’s modern history. As the European…
I welcome today’s
#EuropeanParliament
’s vote adopting
#EU
legislation to protect girls and women against all forms of violence, including online abuse.
We must speak up to combat gender-based violence and hatred that cripples capacities and destroys lives across communities in…
I am proud that many in Slovakia deeply care about the fate of our neighbor
#Ukraine
. I am supporting this initiative because it’s the right thing to do. Our contributions to this initiative are an expression of solidarity and help to the victims of an unprovoked aggression.
My farewell visit to
#Poland
🇵🇱: Over the years, we worked with
@prezydentpl
@AndrzejDuda
to further deepen Slovak-Polish relations and expand cooperation across our economies and societies.
As Allies in
@NATO
, we continue to reinforce our defence ties and we thank Poland for
Finishing a day of meetings in Brussels with 🇪🇺
#EU
leaders -
@eucopresident
,
@EP_President
, and
@vonderleyen
.
Proud of
#Slovakia
's achievements over the past 20 years of our membership in the EU community, which is bound by our shared values - democracy, human rights, and the…
On
#Slovakia
's 20th anniversary of NATO membership, we agreed with
@JensStoltenberg
that
@NATO
is stronger and even more determined in defending our shared values.
As we approach the Washington NATO summit, we must further reinforce our collective defense, particularly on the…
The
#BerlinWall
, once a symbol of division between the free world and totalitarianism, is a reminder that freedom and democracy will prevail.
The efforts to isolate and divide ultimately failed in 1989 because people on opposite sides of the wall united in their desire for…
My first farewell visit starts in
#Germany
🇩🇪 today. Thank you Federal President
#FrankWalterSteinmeier
for your valuable friendship and support for our shared democratic values. I am grateful for our collaboration in strengthening
#Slovakia
-Germany ties.
Democracies across the
Today we celebrate 75 years since
@NATO
was founded. The world’s most powerful and successful defence Alliance protects freedom and democracy, provides safety and supports prosperity for its 32 member countries, including
#Slovakia
.
As Russia’s aggression against our neighbour
Today, we celebrate
#Slovakia
’s 20 years of membership in
@NATO
. Joining the Alliance proves to be one of the best decisions in our country’s history.
#NATO
is even more critical today as Russia’s war against
#Ukraine
continues to threaten Europe’s security.
NATO’s collective…
#Russia
’s “elections” lacked both fairness and freedom of choice. The staged process on
#Ukraine
’s occupied territories is a grave violation of international law and can never be recognized by the international community.
Great pleasure to host Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of
#Greece
, on her official visit to
#Slovakia
, cherishing our shared values and friendship.
The visit celebrates the excellent 🇸🇰-🇬🇷 relations as EU partners and NATO Allies and provides another impetus to deepen them…
On
#InternationalWomensDay
, let's celebrate the strength and resilience of women worldwide. From Slovakia to all around the globe, may women and girls be empowered, live free from prejudice and violence, and flourish in freedom and respect.
🟠
#smetu
#IWD2024
Nothing prepares girls and women for the challenges we face in public life simply because we are women. Verbal attacks, psychological violence and efforts to silence us have become a pattern experienced also by many Slovak women active in public life.
Silencing only works if we…
Today, we are hosting a high-level event on women in public life, with panels covering women in politics, journalism, and civil society.
Follow the live stream at 14.00h ↓
#UnionOfEquality
The Slovak-Russian foreign ministers meeting has brought us no closer to just peace in
#Ukraine
, which
#Russia
has illegally and unjustifiably invaded.
The fastest way to peace is through Vladimir Putin ordering his troops out of Ukraine not by giving him hope of his victory…
After my successful state visit to
#Canada
in January, it was a pleasure to speak with
@GGCanada
/
@CanadaGG
Mary Simon.
#Slovakia
and
@Canada
are good friends and Allies and we will continue to further deepen our cooperation on a greener, more sustainable and digital future.
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