Slovak president calls for more unity for Europe after terrorist attacks in Paris

After terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday night, Europe is in need of even greater unity and genuine action, announced Slovak President Andrej Kiska on Saturday in his reaction to these terrorist attacks.

Kiska emphasised that terrorism can't ever subvert Europe's freedom and democracy, if Europe is able to jointly and vigorously protect its values.

"Deepest sympathies to France, which is so horribly tested by terrorism. We're shocked, sad and outraged. Terrorists have killed again in Paris to spread fear and hatred among the people of Europe. To spread evil and chaos among us," stated Kiska.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Saturday in the aftermath of multiple terror attacks in Paris that the security situation in Slovakia isn't worsened at present

Fico said: "But this is not to say that we're underestimating it".

"This is not new, though. We've been saying for several months now that security risks with respect to migration are huge. What we'll do now is build up on all that we've done in this regard to date. An even greater deal of mobilization of security forces is to be expected," added Fico.

According to the premier, several security measures have been introduced since midnight, namely increased monitoring of Slovakia's border with Ukraine and Hungary and in asylum seeker reception centres in Eastern Slovakia and in Gabcikovo in Western Slovakia.

Additional security measures have been put in place for events mass meeting, and for selected buildings and Slovakia's embassies. Security forces are also on alert for possible radical tendencies among foreign communities and far-right extremists.

Slovak Interior Minister Robert Kalinak, Slovak security forces have activated all procedures required to analyse risks affecting Slovakia, Interior Minister Robert Kalinak said following multiple terrorist attacks in Paris.

"We're ready for any requests for assistance and cooperation from French authorities," stressed Kalinak. He added that a team of Slovak experts is slated to meet to gauge the resulting risks and put in place measures as required.

At least 127 killed, 200 injured in Paris terrorist attacks. Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Ministry have also condemned these attacks.

"The ministry feels deep regret over the lives lost and expresses condolences to victims' families and French Government. We express our solidarity and full support in fight against terrorism. The ministry hopes that initiators of these attacks and all people responsible for them will be swiftly identified and brought to justice," said the ministry's spokesperson Peter Stano. Endit