Message of congratulations of President Barroso to the President-elect of the Slovak Republic, Mr Andrej Kiska

Met dank overgenomen van Europese Commissie (EC) i, gepubliceerd op zondag 30 maart 2014.

European Commission

Statement

Brussels, 30 March 2014

Message of congratulations of President Barroso to the President-elect of the Slovak Republic, Mr Andrej Kiska

Dear Mr President-elect,

On behalf of the European Commission and myself, I would like to congratulate you on your election as President of the Slovak Republic.

I am confident that under your presidency, the Slovak Republic will prosper within the European Union, and continue to be a positive force for European democratic development. The many challenges faced by Slovakia and by the EU today can best be tackled through cooperation among European partners.

I count on your active involvement in communicating the unique European project to your citizens and in reinforcing the European Union's role as a strong player on the global scene and in protecting its citizens.

I wish you every success in your responsibility as Head of State.

Please accept, dear Mr President-elect, the assurance of my highest consideration.

José Manuel Durão Barroso

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