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Slovak FM wants EU summit to provide strong message about unity

Xinhua, September 7, 2016 Adjust font size:

Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak hopes the EU summit due to take place here on Sept. 16 will send out a strong message about the European Union's unity and power, at the same time making it clear it knows what people expect from it.

"The meeting should be informal in its course, content, while also different in its output. It should really start a debate about how to achieve a better EU that will be closer to people," stated Lajcak on Wednesday, adding the EU should invest in issues that people understand and care about.

"It will communicate in a language that people understand, because that isn't the case right now. I expect European leaders to identify with and unite on these issues," stressed Lajcak.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said the summit should provide clarity for all people living in the EU that despite the decision of British voters to exit the bloc, the EU is still vital and ready to take care of new and ambitious goals and to protect its people.

According to Fico, European leaders should also address migration, security, the fight against terrorism, investments, digitisation, and youth. Endit