President: Sovereignty Declaration Reminds Us Freedom Can't Be Taken for Granted

Bratislava, 17 July (TASR) - The Declaration of Slovakia's Sovereignty reminds us that freedom, sovereignty, and statehood are not to be taken for granted, President Peter Pellegrini posted on social media in connection with the 34th anniversary of the adoption of the declaration, describing it as a document that paved the way for the formation of our independent state and became one of the defining milestones of our modern history. "It reminds us that freedom, sovereignty, and statehood are not to be taken for granted. They are a commitment to develop Slovakia as a self-confident, sovereign, and successful country that creates good living conditions for all its citizens," wrote the president, adding that he believes that we fulfil the legacy of the Declaration of Sovereignty today above all "when we are able to respect one another, seek out what unites us, and work together to build a Slovakia of which we can all be proud". MPs adopted the declaration 34 years ago, on 17 July 1992. This happened at a time when Slovakia was still part of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic and talks were underway between Czech and Slovak representatives on the further arrangement of ties between Slovaks and Czechs. am