Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met in Prague for their first official foreign visit since Fico’s election.
Fico expressed similar views on most issues, except for arms deliveries to Ukraine – a subject which is thought to be causing a slight rift between the two states, which are otherwise close. The two countries discussed topics such as energy, transport, security, and defence. Fico expressed Slovakia’s commitment to EU and NATO membership and its readiness to fulfil its obligations. He welcomed Fiala’s readiness to call a meeting of the Visegrad Four countries after the formation of the new Polish government. The two agreed to continue the tradition of joint meetings between the Czech and Slovak governments, with the next session scheduled for spring next year in Prague.
The visit comes amid heightened media interest due to critical comments made by Czech and Slovak politicians during the campaign preceding Slovak elections in late September. Fico has halted Slovak support to Ukraine. He met with Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil and laid flowers at the memorial to Czechoslovakia’s co-founder Milan Rastislav Štefánik.
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