Support for Ukraine, assistance in restoration and development of military-technical cooperation
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Slovakia have signed a Joint Statement on strengthening bilateral relations between the countries on the basis of mutual trust and respect. The document was signed following a meeting between the Head of the Ukrainian Government Denys Shmyhal and his counterpart, Prime Minister Robert Fico, which took place in Uzhhorod on January 24, 2024.
According to Denys Shmyhal, the statement, in particular, confirms the readiness for further cooperation aimed at respecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.
In addition, the document stresses the Slovak Republic's firm and consistent support for Ukraine's European integration.
The prime ministers also expressed support for the Peace Formula of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and emphasized the importance of Slovakia's participation in the restoration of Ukraine and the appointment of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic as the person responsible for this area.
Denys Shmyhal noted that the signed statement emphasized the importance of Slovakia's participation in the humanitarian demining of Ukraine, as well as joint efforts to ensure global food security and increase the transit potential for the export of Ukrainian agricultural products.
A separate point underlines the importance of developing military-technical cooperation on a commercial basis between the two countries.