Speaking on public RTVS's discussion programme 'Saturday Dialogues', President Zuzana Caputova stated she is prepared for a factual and constructive debate with the Government in the same way as with the previous cabinets. As for her decision not to appoint Rudolf Huliak to the post of Environment Minister but greenlight the appointment of Robert Kalinak as Defence Minister, Caputova pointed out that it's not her task to amend the will of the voters. "We're obligated to communicate and cooperate together because it is our duty to serve public, our citizens, and overcome our personal animosities, if any are present," said the President.
Caputova added that post-election talks with Prime Minister Robert Fico were pragmatic, factual and professional. Fico's statements that Slovakia will stop its military aid to Ukraine under his Government came as no surprise to Caputova. The President respects the stance of the Cabinet. However, she insists that the provision of the military aid was to the benefit of Slovakia's interests and has also improved Slovakia's reputation abroad. At the same time, Caputova voiced her appreciation for the fact that commercial and humanitarian aid for Ukraine is going to continue.
Source: TASR
