Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 November 2023
206. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he believes that the change of government in Slovakia could undermine European Union cohesion in relation to the war on Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50117/23]
View answerEU unity in the face of Russia’s unprovoked, immoral and illegal aggression against Ukraine remains steadfast.
I understand that Slovakia’s recently appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, Juraj Blanár, has met with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Slovakia to reaffirm Slovakia’s solidarity with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. I also understand that the new Government has said that Slovakia will no longer provide bilateral military assistance to Ukraine, and will instead focus on providing humanitarian and development aid. This is a decision which they are fully entitled to make.
I look forward to working with Minister Blanár on Ukraine, and the many other global challenges we are confronted with as members of the EU.
