Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently had a conversation with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár in the wake of an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico. The information was confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
During the call, Secretary Blinken expressed solidarity with Slovakia and conveyed his wishes for the Prime Minister’s speedy recovery. Further emphasizing the enduring bonds between the American and Slovak people, he condemned political violence in all its forms.
