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Slovakia ready to help Slovenia patrol border with Croatia

Xinhua, October 22, 2015 Adjust font size:

Slovakia is ready to lend a helping hand to Slovenia, which has requested police and financial assistance to boost the protection of its border with Croatia, announced Slovak Interior Minister Robert Kalinak on Wednesday.

He noted that as far back as before the summer he talked to his colleagues in Slovenia and Croatia regarding how the migration issue cannot be resolved merely by statements; rather, preparations need to be made.

"The underestimation of the situation is taking a bit of a toll now, but we're ready to help Slovenia and talk with Croatia as the situation there is good neither for the two states nor the refugees," said Kalinak.

The Slovenian Parliament passed legislation to provide the armed forces with wider powers in helping police the country's borders. Thousands of refugees are now entering the country crossing Croatia after Hungary has shut down its borders.

Slovenia is also set to ask the EU for financial backup and police assistance. Endit