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BRATISLAVA – Slovakia has been, is, and will remain a firm part of the European Union and the North Atlantic Alliance, but it will never be afraid to speak with its sovereign voice. This was declared by the President of the SR Peter Pellegrini in his inaugural address. He promises to unite Slovakia, actively offering a vision of a united and cohesive nation. He aims to create a strong and caring state.
“I will unite Slovakia, where people of different nationalities, faiths, worldviews, orientations, or races live together. I will seek ways to give all people a feeling of a cohesive community that can pull together and move its homeland towards a better future,” said Pellegrini.
He actively wants to offer a vision of a united and cohesive nation that can unite for a common goal and succeed in comparison with the most successful countries in the world. He also wants to offer a vision of a peaceful and dignified life for all people in Slovakia.
“The national interests of the SR will be more important to me than the applause of celebrities, media celebrations or praise from world leaders,” declared the head of state. He promises that a confident and proud Slovakia, its people, nation, and state will always come first for him.
Pellegrini also wants to work on healthy relations with all our neighbors – the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Hungary, and Ukraine. “We want to help Ukraine to enjoy a just peace and subsequent recovery,” he reminded.
He wants to strive to create a strong and caring state, whose center of attention is the person from birth to dignified old age. The state, according to him, should stand on the principle of social justice and help all those in need.
“I will strive for a policy that is governed by basic culture, respect, and dignity,” he stated, adding that he does not want a policy where the loudest voice prevails or where political opponents are insulted. According to him, the ability to work for the people and fulfill promises should be decisive.
He wants to offer the Presidential Palace as a place where a long-term vision of Slovakia can be born and where even hostile political parties and true experts can meet at one table to jointly discuss a vision for decades ahead. (June 15)
President: Slovakia will not be afraid to speak with a sovereign voice in the EU and NATO
Peter Pellegrini took the presidential oath on Saturday and thus became the sixth president of the Slovak Republic in order. Previously, he also served as the country’s Prime Minister (2018-2020) and Speaker of the Parliament.
