President Pellegrini receives OECD Secretary General Cormann in Banska Bystrica

President Peter Pellegrini received on Saturday his first foreign visit at his office in Banska Bystrica. With OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann they discussed education, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, as well as cooperation with Banska Bystrica region in the preparation of a study to help adapt to demographic changes.

The president pointed out that Slovakia faces great challenges in the future. "The challenges are precisely those that are also OECD priorities. The use of modern technologies, artificial intelligence and an absolute focus on changing the way our citizens are educated," stressed the head of state.

Secretary General Cormann confirmed that Slovakia is an active and respected OECD member, expressing his gratitude that Slovakia hosts their mission, i.e. that the OECD communicates with Ukraine through its office at the Slovak Embassy in Kiev.

Source: TASR