Ziga Will Comment on Foreign Policy Proposal after Studying It

Bratislava, January 8 (TASR) - Parliamentary Vice-Chair entrusted with the powers of the House Chair Peter Ziga (Voice-SD) hasn't yet spoken with Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD) about the draft declaration on foreign policy, Parliament Office's communications department told TASR on Wednesday, adding that he'll comment on the draft only after he has studied it. The premier stated on Tuesday (January 7) that he intends to propose to the most senior constitutional officials and the leaders of the coalition parties to issue a statement on Slovakia's foreign policy orientation. He stated that it would be a response to the rise of opinions contrary to those promoted by Brussels and the denial of fundamental democratic principles. According to Fico, the statement will also define the principles that Slovakia follows in foreign policy matters. In his response to the proposal, President Peter Pellegrini stated that the declaration on Slovakia's foreign policy, signed four months ago by the three highest constitutional officials, currently provides sufficient space for the daily political work. According to him, the declaration clearly defines Slovakia's firm anchoring in the European Union and the North Atlantic Alliance, while also affirming Slovakia's right to pursue a sovereign foreign affairs policy oriented towards all four cardinal directions. However, the president is ready to discuss this issue after the election of a House chair. am/mcs