The club will negotiate a defense agreement with the USA. According to Kollár, two things are essential – SME.sk

BRATISLAVA. The conclusion of a defense agreement with the USA is a responsible step towards strengthening the European security policy, but also Slovakia’s defense capabilities.

Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OĽANO) said this after Monday’s meeting with the president Zuzana Čaputová and the Speaker of Parliament Boris Kollár (We are a family).

He added that he had come to the negotiations with the clear aim of openly supporting the signing of the agreement.

“This country has already been signed by 23 countries. All countries on the eastern border have signed it, including Hungary and Poland, so I think it is the right step to strengthen our defenses,” the prime minister said.

In support of the agreement, it is essential for the We Are Family movement that the parliament continues to decide on the presence of foreign soldiers and nuclear weapons in Slovakia.

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Members’ questions are to be answered by the Minister of Defense at a meeting of the club Jaroslav Naď (OĽaNO) and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivan Korčok (SaS nominee).

“Even if this treaty is signed, any soldier who would come to Slovakia must be ratified in parliament. As long as it is written in this contract, we have no problem, “Kollár said after a meeting with the president and prime minister.

It also calls for it to be clearly stated that any nuclear weapon can be transferred to Slovakia only with the consent of the National Council of the Slovak Republic.

“If we have these answers and we are sure, we will be united. If it is somewhat vague, the opposite may happen,” Kollár said. He also admitted that three or four Members could abstain.

Top constitutional officials also spoke on Monday about the pandemic and social measures to support those most affected by the pandemic. The president is also to discuss her proposals with the Minister of Labor Milan Krajniak (We are a family).

The government on Wednesday approved the conclusion of a defense cooperation agreement with the United States. After signing the document, it must still be approved by the National Council of the Slovak Republic. Ratification by the President is also needed.

The agreement should allow the US Armed Forces to use the Malacky-Kuchyna and Sliač military airports, or other agreed facilities and premises. Government officials said the agreement did not threaten the sovereignty and sovereignty of the Slovak Republic.