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Bratislava/Krakow – The President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini, met in Krakow, Poland, with ten different presidents of European Union (EU) international locations as a part of the Arraiolos group. They agreed on the necessity for EU growth, assist for Ukraine, and ending the conflict. In addition they mentioned relations between the EU and the USA, studies TASR.
In accordance with Pellegrini, the group is able to discussing with respect and understanding, whereas such dialogue is, in his opinion, more and more uncommon amongst politicians in at this time’s world. “All of us bear accountability for our future, and none of our international locations is an remoted island by itself. Cooperation is and will probably be our strongest instrument within the present geopolitical context,” acknowledged the Slovak president.
The heads of state agreed on the growth of the EU to incorporate new states corresponding to Ukraine, Moldova, and Balkan international locations. “EU enlargement is a vital level on every of our agendas as a result of it is a chance to strengthen European safety and a assure of additional financial growth, however enlargement shouldn’t be an automated set off course of. Candidate international locations have quite a lot of work to do on their facet, together with many painful, basic reforms,” famous Pellegrini.
In relation to power safety, he remarked that international locations should proceed diversifying provide chains and constructing connectivity between power networks. Pellegrini additionally known as for the event and renewal of the economic base, notably in protection.
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev famous that leaders mentioned essential points regarding Europe’s future. He considers bringing peace to your complete continent as precedence primary. Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou additionally pointed to wars and reaching peace. In accordance with Estonian President Alar Karis, Russia, as an aggressor, should pay for the damages it has brought about.
Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar declared that Slovenia would proceed to assist Ukraine. She additionally pointed to the transatlantic relations between the EU and the USA. In accordance with her, it isn’t essential who wins the following presidential election in America; Europe should discuss to whoever the winner is. “Transatlantic partnership performs a particular position. It’s essential for European safety. Transatlantic ties with the USA are a part of long-term safety coverage no matter who wins the elections,” added Pellegrini.
The leaders met on Friday in Krakow, Poland, at Wawel Fort, the historic seat of Polish kings. This 12 months, the summit was hosted by Polish President Andrzej Duda. Presidents of Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Germany, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Italy met at one negotiating desk. The themes of the assembly have been additionally associated to the priorities of the Polish presidency of the EU within the first half of 2025.
The Arraiolos group is an off-the-cuff political discussion board for presidents of some EU member international locations. Its identify derives from the Portuguese city of Arraiolos, the place the primary assembly was held in 2003. The Slovak Republic was represented for the primary time on the group’s assembly in 2022 by former President Zuzana Čaputová. (October 11)
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