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Dzurinda: I'll Always Focus on Slovakia's Interests
Sunday 11 July 2010 Zoom in | Print page
Bratislava, July 11 (TASR) - Newly appointed Foreign Affairs Minister and former prime minister (1998-2006) Mikulas Dzurinda has said that he'll always focus on Slovakia's national and state interests when it comes to Slovak-Hungarian relations.
"I have my moves thought out. There's no need to speculate about intentions, only to speak about the results. I'll always tell you on time about a step I've made," said Dzurinda to journalists after taking up his post on Friday.
Dzurinda thinks that as far as relations with Hungary are concerned, the crucial thing is interest and will in developing good neighbourly relations.
At the same time, he wants to present foreign policy priorities to Europe's key players. "From the very first moment I'll try to contribute towards increasing Slovakia's reputation," he stated, adding that this is important for new foreign investment, developing tourism and creating new jobs.
Dzurinda didn't want to say which country will be his first foreign destination as a minister.
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