Premier Fico Had Several Meetings at EPC Summit in Tirana, Including with Kallas

Tirana, May 16 (TASR-correspondent) - Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) held a number of joint and bilateral talks at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Tirana, Albania, on Friday. The premier also held discussions with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, calling on her to show mutual respect. The premier made the statement at a press conference in Tirana. Fico also met with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez and discussed the economic consequences of stopping energy imports to EU countries. The Slovak premier stated that they agreed that both countries will prepare for the issue on an "expert basis" and will subsequently intervene in the process when drafting legislative acts. The Slovak prime minister also said that a platform of states wishing to join the EU and states that have experience with the accession process is being formed in Europe. Fico can imagine Slovakia's participation in such a group of countries. am