WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated the people of Slovakia on their Constitution Day, reaffirming Washington's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in defence, energy, trade and investment.
In a statement issued on September 1, Rubio said the United States and Slovakia share a strong partnership founded on mutual respect, shared responsibility and the principle that sovereign nations should be free to make their own choices and defend their national interests.
The U.S. Secretary of State highlighted growing cooperation between the two countries over the past year, particularly in Slovakia's military modernization and civil nuclear energy sectors.
“These efforts make both our nations stronger and contribute to a more secure and prosperous transatlantic community,” Rubio said.
Rubio also referred to his visit to Bratislava earlier this year, saying the trip reaffirmed the importance Washington places on its relationship with Slovakia.
The United States, he said, intends to build on that momentum by expanding trade and investment, advancing shared energy and security interests, and pursuing practical areas of cooperation that benefit both countries.
The statement comes as the United States continues to strengthen partnerships with European allies amid growing concerns over regional security, energy resilience and long-term economic cooperation across the transatlantic community.
