Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Olexandr Mischenko held a phone call with State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Marek Eštok.

The parties discussed the implementation of the agreements reached during the fourth round of intergovernmental consultations between Ukraine and Slovakia, held on 5 November 2026 in Lviv under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of Ukraine Sergii Koretskyi and Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico.

The interlocutors stressed the importance of revitalizing existing mechanisms of bilateral sectoral cooperation and adapting them to current challenges and needs. Particular attention was paid to intensifying the work of the joint intergovernmental commissions on economic cooperation, cross-border cooperation, as well as national minorities, education and culture, some of which have not convened for more than eight years.

The parties also discussed further strengthening cooperation between the foreign ministries of Ukraine and Slovakia, including preparations for the next round of political consultations, tentatively scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

The interlocutors positively assessed cooperation within international organizations and in the humanitarian sphere.

Both sides noted that one of the key outcomes of the intergovernmental consultations in Lviv was the establishment of direct working contacts between the Prime Ministers, government offices, ministries and relevant agencies of Ukraine and Slovakia. These contacts will facilitate timely and effective coordination and help address pressing issues on the bilateral agenda without unnecessary bureaucratic delays.