Slovakia and the United States are strengthening their strategic partnership, particularly in defence and nuclear energy. Slovak Foreign Ministry State Secretary Marek Eštok highlighted the cooperation during talks with representatives of the American think tank Atlantic Council in Bratislava. According to Eštok, Slovakia remains a reliable NATO ally, spending at least two percent of its GDP on defence and modernising its armed forces with American technology, including F-16 fighter jets.
Nuclear energy is another key area of cooperation, with Slovakia diversifying its nuclear fuel supplies and preparing for the introduction of small modular reactors after 2035. The discussions also covered transatlantic relations, Central European cooperation and the war in Ukraine. Eštok reaffirmed Slovakia's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, highlighting humanitarian assistance and projects aimed at restoring its energy infrastructure.
Source: TASR
