Slovak and US defence chiefs to meet in Washington

Slovak Defence Minister Martin Glváč accompanied by the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, General Milan Maxim left for an official visit to the United States on Wednesday. In Washington D.C., Glváč will meet with the US Secretary of Defence, Chuck Hagel. "The United States is our strategic partner. Our good military cooperation has significantly contributed to the modernisation of our armed forces. As an example I can mention armoured vehicles and radio communication and other equipment worth more than 20 million USD. This support can be considered a historic achievement of our bilateral cooperation", stated Minister Glváč. In addition to talks with the US Secretary of Defence, Minister Glváč is also to meet with the Director of the Defence Security Cooperation Agency and several other representatives.