Slovakia is marking Remembrance Day on November 11th, paying tribute to war veterans and those who lost their lives in armed conflicts. The Ministry of Defence says the day serves as a reminder that peace and freedom should never be taken for granted.
The date marks the anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended fighting in the First World War. Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár (SMER-SD) said the conflict's devastating legacy highlights the importance of peace, dialogue and diplomacy in resolving international disputes. He stressed that lasting peace requires trust, mutual respect and adherence to international law.
The red poppy, which grew across battlefields and soldiers' graves after the First World War, remains a symbol of remembrance, sacrifice and hope. President Peter Pellegrini and Parliamentary Speaker Richard Raši (HLAS-SD) are also attending a commemorative wreath-laying ceremony in Bratislava.
Source: TASR
