§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the subjects discussed and outcomes reached during his visit to Slovakia. [20250]
§ Mr. Douglas HoggMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs had valuable discussions with President Kovac, Prime Minister Meciar and Foreign Minister Schenk. These covered bilateral relations, Slovakia's political and economic Development and its relations with the EU and NATO. He expressed strong support for the consolidation of the new Slovak democracy and for Slovakia's movement towards full membership of the EU and NATO. He agreed with Prime Minister Meciar to take further steps to strengthen bilateral co-operation.