Ivan Korcok will run in the presidential election due to be held next year. The diplomat of many years and former foreign affairs minister wants to run as a civil candidate. Korcok announced his decision in his hometown of Banska Bystrica, he also stated that he wants to distance himself from the current pre-election campaigns.
"My main goal is to help Slovakia. If I succeed, I want to bear co-responsibility for how our country progresses. I would like to offer the experience I've gained from 30 years of service to the Slovak Republic, non-partisanship and at the same time a clear vision of how life in our country should develop," said Korcok.
According to Korcok, Slovakia has been floundering for many years, and there's need for people to do their utmost for the country in order to break out of stagnation. He also wants to speak about the issue of patriotism and anchoring of Slovakia in his campaign.
Current President Zuzana Caputova's mandate will expire in 2024, and she won't run again for the post. The head of state is elected by citizens in a direct election every five years. Presidential candidates can be proposed either by at least 15 MPs or by citizens based on a petition signed by at least 15,000 of them.
(TASR)
