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The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic forms a part of the executive power in the Slovak Republic. 
It is responsible for the development of relations with other states and co-operation with multi-national and international organisations, in particular in the area of foreign and security policy, bilateral relations, economic co-operation, culture, science, technology, and education.

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29.11.2023
Minister Blanár after NATO meeting: Slovakia will continue to be a reliable ally

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanár, participated in a two-day meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs on 28 and 29 November 2023 in Brussels. After the meeting, the Minister stated that it was crucial for Slovakia to continue strengthening its collective defence.

28.11.2023
Minister Blanár at the meeting of the North Atlantic Council: we will maintain our commitment to spend 2% of GDP on defence

On 28 November 2023, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanár, addressed the North Atlantic Council in Brussels.

24.11.2023
Minister Juraj Blanár met with Slovak expatriates in Prague

Juraj Blanár, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, visited the Czech Republic today (24 November 2023), where he accompanied Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico during his first bilateral trip abroad.

23.11.2023
Minister Blanár spoke to his Israeli counterpart on the phone: I very much welcome the agreement on the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

On 23 November 2023, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanár, spoke on the phone with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Eli Cohen. The topic of the conversation was the current situation in the Middle East in light of the agreement on a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

22.11.2023
Minister Juraj Blanár in Vienna: Austria is more than a neighbour to us. We want to continue to turn our proximity and close cooperation into successful projects that will benefit both citizens and businesses

On 22 November 2023, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanár, held talks in Vienna with Alexander Schallenberg, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria. The topic of the meeting between the ministerial partners was the current issues of bilateral and international relations, including migration and the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East. They also discussed European policy, the development of regional cooperation and support for the Western Balkan countries.

21.11.2023
Juraj Blanár Attends the Meeting of Foreign Ministers in the G7+ format: We Are Ready for the Emergency Support of Ukraine's Power Grid.

On 21 November 2023, at the invitation of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanár, participated in an online meeting of foreign ministers in the G7+ format. They discussed the commitment to continue supplying Ukraine with the most essential power equipment.

16.11.2023
Minister Blanár: Electing Slovakia to the UNESCO Executive Board confirms our strong expertise and reputation as an active and responsible partner in the international arena

On 15 November 2023, the Slovak Republic was elected as a member of the UNESCO Executive Board during the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Paris. The Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanár, welcomes Slovakia's election to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for the period 2023-2027.

15.11.2023
Minister Blanár receives chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Slovak National Council, Marián Kéry

On 15 November 2023, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanár, received the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Slovak National Council, Marian Kéry.

14.11.2023
Minister Blanár attends meeting of the Committee on European Affairs of the Slovak National Council to present the Government Manifesto

On 14 November 2023, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanár, attended a meeting of the Slovak National Council’s Committee on European Affairs to present the section of the Government Manifesto that deals with foreign policy.

14.11.2023
The government approves its manifesto

On 13 November 2023, the Government of the Slovak Republic approved its manifesto.

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Slovak Diplomatic Missions

SlovakAid Development Summit
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of official development assistance, the SlovakAid Development Summit will take place on 8-10 November 2023 under the auspices of the President of the Slovak Republic.
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These efforts have intensified since the start of the Russian aggression against Ukraine. The Ministry collects the most common false claims and confronts them with facts.

Presentation of Slovak art Abroad

Art.Ex
Art.Ex magazine is focused on the presentation of Slovak art abroad and cultural diplomacy. Art.Ex brings news about successful art projects that are organized abroad by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic. 
 
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