Chinese President Xi Jinping and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico affirmed a strengthened bilateral strategic partnership during a meeting held Friday alongside events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.
Xi highlighted the accelerated progress in China-Slovakia relations following Fico’s 2024 visit to China, urging both nations to deepen traditional friendship and high-level exchanges. He emphasized expanded collaboration in trade, investment, and cultural ties under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), aiming to foster stable EU-China relations as a regional anchor.
Fico reiterated Slovakia’s commitment to prioritizing its strategic partnership with China, pledging adherence to the one-China policy. He vowed to advance joint initiatives in technology, green energy, and cultural exchanges, signaling Slovakia’s role as a bridge for China-EU cooperation.
The leaders also discussed leveraging Slovakia’s Central European position to enhance BRI connectivity, with Xi noting the partnership’s potential to 'drive prosperity across Eurasia.' This development comes amid growing interest in Central Europe’s economic partnerships, offering fresh opportunities for businesses and investors across infrastructure and innovation sectors.
