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Slovak Republic has been a member of European Union since 2004. Slovakia has been an active participant in U.S.- and NATO-led military actions. There is a joint Czech-Slovak peacekeeping force in Kosovo. After the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack on the United States, the government opened its airspace to coalition planes. In June 2002, Slovakia announced that they would send an engineering brigade to Afghanistan.

Slovak Republic is a member of the United Nations and participates in its specialized agencies. It is a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the OECD. It also is part of the Visegrad Four (Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Poland), a forum for discussing areas of common concern. Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic entered into a Customs Union upon the division of Czechoslovakia in 1993, which facilitates a relatively free flow of goods and services. Slovak Republic maintains diplomatic relations with 134 countries, primarily through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There are 44 embassies and 35 honorary consulates in Bratislava.

International disputes[]

Liechtenstein[]

Liechtenstein claims restitution of land in Slovakia confiscated from its princely family in 1918[1] by the then newly established state of Czechoslovakia, the predecessor of the Slovak Republic. The Slovak Republic insists that the power to claim restitution does not go back before February 1948, when the Communists seized power. Slovakia and Liechtenstein established diplomatic relations on 9 December 2009.[2]

Hungary[]

Bilateral government, legal, technical and economic working group negotiations continued in 2006 between Slovakia and Hungary over Hungary's completion of its portion of the Gabcikovo-Nagymaros hydroelectric dam project along the Danube.[3]

International human rights criticism[]

Hong Kong national security law
In June 2020, Slovakia openly opposed the Hong Kong national security law[4]

Illicit drug trafficking[]

Transshipment point for Southwest Asian heroin bound for Western Europe, producer of synthetic drugs for regional market.[3][clarification needed]

Bilateral relations[]

Africa[]

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Egypt
  • Egypt has an embassy in Bratislava.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Cairo.
 Ethiopia
  • Ethiopia is accredited to Slovakia from its embassy in Berlin, Germany.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Addis Ababa.
 Kenya See Kenya–Slovakia relations
  • Kenya is accredited to Slovakia from its embassy in Vienna, Austria.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Nairobi.
 Nigeria
  • Nigeria is accredited to Slovakia from its embassy in Vienna, Austria.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Abuja.
 South Africa
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Pretoria.
  • South Africa is accredited to Slovakia from its embassy in Vienna, Austria.
 Tunisia See Slovakia–Tunisia relations

Americas[]

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Argentina
  • Argentina is accredited to Slovakia from its embassy in Vienna, Austria.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Buenos Aires.
 Belize 1994

Slovakia is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Mexico City, Mexico.[5]

 Brazil
  • Brazil has an embassy in Bratislava.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Brasília.
 Canada
 Colombia 1 January 1993
  • Formal relations were started in 1993-01-01.
  • Colombia is accredited to Slovakia through its embassy in Vienna, Austria.[6]
  • Slovakia is accredited to Colombia from its embassy in Brasilia, Brazil.
  • Slovakia backed-up Colombia's entry into the OECD and was a key player in the ratification of the Colombia-European Union Free Trade Agreement.[6]
 Cuba
  • Cuba has an embassy in Bratislava.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Havana.
 Dominica

Slovakia is accredited to Dominica from its embassy in Havana, Cuba.[5][7]

 El Salvador See El Salvador–Slovakia relations
 Honduras See Honduras–Slovakia relations
 Mexico 1 January 1993 See Mexico–Slovakia relations

In November 2017, Slovak President Andrej Kiska paid an official visit to Mexico.[8]

  • Mexico is accredited to Slovakia from its embassy in Vienna, Austria and maintains an honorary consulate in Bratislava.[9]
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Mexico City.[10]
 United States 1 January 1993

See Slovakia–United States relations

  • Slovakia has an embassy in Washington, D.C. and a consulate-general in New York City.[11]
  • United States has an embassy in Bratislava.[12]

Asia[]

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Armenia 1994
  • Formal relations were started in 1994
  • Armenia is represented in Slovakia through its embassy in Vienna (Austria).
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Yerevan.
  • Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and of the Council of Europe.
  • Between 24 February and 28 February 2008, Slovak Foreign Minister Ján Kubiš, made an official visit to Armenia.[13]
 Azerbaijan See Azerbaijan–Slovakia relations
 China
  • China has an embassy in Bratislava.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Beijing and a consulate-general in Shanghai.
 Georgia See Georgia–Slovakia relations
 India August 1995 See India-Slovakia relations

Since August 1995 India has an embassy in Bratislava and Slovakia has an embassy in New Delhi.[14] The Slovak Government welcomed and appreciated the opening of the Embassy of India, Bratislava (one of 32 resident missions) in August 1995, which was agreed during the former PM Moravcik's visit to India and considered it as a further indication of India's interest in enhancing relations with Slovakia.[15]

 Israel 1993

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1993. Israel has an embassy in Bratislava.[16]

 Japan
  • Japan has an embassy in Bratislava.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Tokyo.

Slovak president Zuzana Čaputova made official visit to Japan in 2019.

 North Korea October 1948[18]
 Saudi Arabia See Saudi Arabia–Slovakia relations
 South Korea 22 March 1990 See Slovakia-South Korea relations

The establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Slovak Republic began on 22 March 1990.

  • First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yong and his Slovak counterpart Peter Burian signed the Implementing Programme for Cooperation in the Fields of Culture Education Sport and Tourism between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul on 17 March.
  • The Implementing Programme aims to facilitate cooperation between the Republic of Korea and Slovakia in the fields of culture education sport and tourism, including people-to-people and content exchanges It also encourages the two countries to participate in cultural and sport events hosted by the other country.
  • This Implementing Programme is the first implementing programme signed since the Republic of Korea and Slovakia concluded the Agreement on Cooperation in the Fields of Culture, Education and Tourism in 2007. The Implementing Programme is expected to contribute to expanding bilateral exchanges and promoting friendly relations by encouraging the two countries to implement cooperation programs in culture, education, sport and tourism for the next three years.[19]
    • Slovakian embassy in Seoul.[20]
    • South Korean embassy in Bratislava.[21]
 Turkey See Slovakia–Turkey relations
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Ankara and an consulate-general in Istanbul.
  • Turkey has an embassy in Bratislava.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO.
 Vietnam See Slovakia–Vietnam relations

Europe[]

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Albania

The multi-national Communist armed forces' sole joint action was the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia in August 1968. All member countries, with the exception of the People's Republic of Albania and the Socialist Republic of Romania participated in the invasion. Albania formally withdrew form the Warsaw Pact in 1968 over the matter.[22]

  • Albania has an embassy in Bratislava.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Tirana.
 Austria
 Bulgaria 1 January 1993
  • Both countries had diplomatic relations for the first time between 1939 and 1945.
  • Bulgaria recognized Slovakia on 23 December 1992.
  • Since February 1994, Bulgaria has embassy in Bratislava.[25]
  • Since June 1994, Slovakia has embassy in Sofia.[26]
  • Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, of NATO and of the European Union.
 Cyprus
 Czech Republic See Czech Republic – Slovakia relations

Between 1918 and 1 January 1993, both countries were part of Czechoslovakia. Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 January 1993.

  • Czech Republic has an embassy in Bratislava.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Prague.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union.
 Denmark 1993 See Denmark–Slovakia relations
  • Denmark has an embassy in Bratislava.[28]
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Copenhagen.[29]
  • Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union.
 France
  • France has an embassy in Bratislava.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Paris.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union.
  • See also:Slovaks in France and Frenchs in Slovakia
 Germany 1993 See Germany-Slovakia relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1993 but previously had relations during World War II when Slovakia was a separate state. Germany has an embassy in Bratislava. Slovakia has an embassy in Berlin, an embassy branch in Bonn, a general consulate in Munich. Germany plays an important part in the Slovak economy as it is Slovakia's main trading partner.

 Greece 1 January 1993
 Hungary 1993 See Hungary–Slovakia relations
  • Hungary has an embassy in Bratislava.[31]
  • Slovak Republic has an embassy Budapest and a general consulate in Békéscsaba.[32]
  • Both countries share 676 km of common borders.
  • There are around 520,000 ethnic Hungarians living in Slovakia and around 17,000 ethnic Slovaks living in Hungary (See also Hungarians in Slovakia)
 Latvia
  • Both countries established direct diplomatic relations on 1 January 1993. Latvia is represented in Slovakia through its embassy in Vienna (Austria). Slovakia has an embassy in Riga. Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union. Latvian Foreign Minister Indulis Berzins and his Slovak counterpart Eduard Kukan met in Riga in 2000.[33]
 Luxembourg

Luxembourg is represented in Slovakia through its embassy in Prague, Czech Republic. Slovakia is represented in Luxembourg through its embassy in Brussels (Belgium) and an honorary consulate in Luxembourg-City.

 Malta See Malta–Slovakia relations

Malta is represented in Slovakia through a non-resident ambassador based in Valletta (in the Foreign Ministry). Slovakia is represented in Malta through its embassy in Rome (Italy) and an honorary consulate in Valletta.

  • Both countries are full members of the European Union.
 Netherlands 1 January 1993
 Poland 1993 See Poland–Slovakia relations
  • Poland has an embassy in Bratislava.[35]
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Warsaw and a general consulate in Kraków.[36]
  • Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union.
  • Both countries share 539 km of common borders.[37]
 Romania 1 January 1993 See Romania–Slovakia relations
 Russia 1 January 1993 See Russia–Slovakia relations
 Serbia 1993 See Serbia–Slovakia relations; also see Slovakia's reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence
 Spain See Slovakia–Spain relations
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Madrid.
  • Spain has an embassy in Bratislava.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union.
  Switzerland 1 January 1993
 Ukraine 1 January 1993 See Slovakia–Ukraine relations
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Kyiv, a general consulate in Uzhhorod, a and 2 honorary consulates (in Donetsk and Uzhhorod).[42]
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Bratislava and a consulate-general in Prešov.[43]
  • Both countries shares 90 km of common borders.
  • There are between 40,000 and 100,000 people of Ukrainian descent living in Slovakia.
  • During the Interwar era the Ukrainian province Zakarpattia Oblast was part of Czechoslovakia.[44]
 United Kingdom 1993 See Slovakia–United Kingdom relations

Oceania[]

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Australia 1 January 1993
 New Zealand See New Zealand–Slovakia relations

See also[]

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