President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his wishes to the Slovak people that the war never comes to their country. The statement was made on May 10 at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová, which was published on the Office of the President of Ukraine’s Facebook page.
During the press conference, President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of having strong and peaceful relations between Ukraine and Slovakia. He expressed his gratitude for the support that Slovakia has shown to Ukraine during these difficult times, and his hope that this cooperation will continue in the future.
«We want to have a strong and peaceful relationship with Slovakia. We are grateful for the support that Slovakia has given us, especially in the issue of countering Russian aggression. We hope that this cooperation will continue and that our countries will always be good neighbors,» President Zelenskyy said.
In response, President Čaputová also emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region. She reaffirmed Slovakia’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and expressed her country’s readiness to continue providing assistance to Ukraine.
«We are committed to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We stand by our Ukrainian friends and are ready to continue providing assistance in various areas, including economic, humanitarian, and security,» President Čaputová stated.
The two presidents also discussed the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine and the implementation of the Minsk agreements. They agreed on the need to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict and stressed the importance of respecting international law and Ukraine’s sovereignty.
President Zelenskyy also took the opportunity to thank the Slovak people for their hospitality towards Ukrainian refugees who had to flee their homes due to the conflict. He expressed his hope that one day these refugees will be able to return home and rebuild their lives.
«We are grateful to the Slovak people for their open hearts and hospitality towards Ukrainian refugees. We hope that one day, these people will be able to return home and rebuild their lives. We will do everything in our power to make this happen,» President Zelenskyy said.
The meeting between the two presidents was seen as a positive step towards strengthening the relationship between Ukraine and Slovakia. Both leaders expressed their commitment to continue working together to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
The press conference ended on a positive note, with both presidents exchanging gifts and expressing their hopes for a brighter future for their countries.
In conclusion, President Zelenskyy’s wishes for peace in Slovakia reflect the desire of the Ukrainian people for a peaceful and stable region. The strong and friendly relationship between Ukraine and Slovakia is an important factor in achieving this goal. Let us hope that these wishes will come true and that the war will never come to the territory of our neighboring country.
