Exclusive interview with Slovak PM Robert Fico

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In the last decade, Slovakia has been keen to build closer bilateral and economic ties with China, its biggest trading partner outside the EU. And very recently, Slovakia was one of the five EU countries to oppose anti-subsidy tariffs on China-made electric vehicle imports. With bilateral relations being elevated to a strategic partnership, how will Slovakia's "turn to the East" strategy benefit all-out bilateral relations going forward? In this edition of Leaders Talk, CMG's Zou Yun sits down with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, an important event he attended during his official visit to China from October 31 to November 5, to discuss China-Slovakia relations, China-Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries cooperation and China-EU relations, as well as peace and stability in the broader European region, including Slovakia's stance on the Ukraine crisis. Fico calls this trip the "visit of the year" as his delegation includes the largest-ever business groups to boost trade ties and increase investment. Fico goes into rhapsodies about Chinese lithium battery manufacturer Gotion's project in Slovakia. "It might seem like a small investment, but for Slovakia, it's a 1.4 billion euros investment that will create 1,300 new jobs," he said.

[radovanmatrtaj]

All the world should act like friends, help each other, respect each other and than there wont be war and world become better.

[ABritishRefugeeinChina]

It is so heartening to see so many country leaders talk this way about China. And thanks to CGTN for bringing these interviews to our attention. I would never get news like this from any Western media sources.

[milanazteco]

S jakou noblesou vedla tato moderátorka rozhovor, tak by měly všechny namyslene novinářky - moderátorky u nás absolvovat kurs, jak se dělat profesionální rozhovor. Přeji všem vše dobré a gratulace R. Ficovi za vše co dělá.

[mirozapletal]

Ďakujem za interwiev. Krásna kompozícia štúdia. ❤

[MrGismo]

Extremely professional interview.. 👌👌👌

[petergalan]

Premier of Slovakia Dr. Robert Fico is Leader of his Nation who clearly see , that China will be in near future undisputed # 1 Superpower of the whole world. And strategic partnership between China and Slovakia is very imported for small country like Slovakia .

[UltraRambo]

I am from slovakia and i'v been to china, in town called Yingkou, it was a work trip, i love chinese people they are beautiful, and also their culture, i felt like in completely different world, like in fairytale, sending hugs to all chinese ❤

[TheBarrymoon]

Vynikajuci rozhovor. Maximalne podporujem tuto cestu budúcnosti Slovenska. ✌🏻☮️

[petopeter]

Dakujeme, pan premier! Partnerom z Ciny dakujeme za spolupracu a trpezlivost s hlupou Europou.

[georgerudinsky]

Finaly somebody can pronounce his name properly, which is respect rather than being derogatory and ignorant. Fico is the best politician in Slovakia by far. although surrounded with lots of controversies throughout his political life. Good on you Mr Fico, opening right doors for our small nation.

[Zariston]

Good to see our Prime Minister sees the importance of China in world affairs and how important is to have good relations.

[JM-dmqk]

It is nice to see a rational man working in the interests of his country and its people, wishing him all the best from the UK, I wish we could say the same thing about our politicians.

[jaroslavfecko]

Excellent interview of the premier of the world format! We support friendly relations between Slovakia and China.

[razvanyke]

Very nice interview, Mr Fico is a very smart man. Cheers to a very good partnership !

[jirikrupka]

I wish all EU politicians will act like Mr. Fico. Best of luck to Slovakia under the leadership of Mr. Fico!

[peterkrasnan]

Sending warm greetings from Slovakia to Chinese friends :))

ak po návšteve Brazílie bude na rade India a JAR, tak sme na budúci rok členovia BRICK spoločnosti, a potom sa budú mať zlodejskí podnikatelia veľmi zle.

[dududududu]

thanks to China for having our delegacy and treat us with respect, this wouldn t happen in countries like great britain, whos diplomats have had needs to telling us what is right and what is not.

[bobilaforce]

ENDLESS RESPECT AND BEST WISHES FOR MP FICO. 🍀🍀🍀
Našoj slovačkoj braći ljubav iz Srbije. ❤️❤️❤️

[viera]

K tejto pani redaktorke by mali chodiť naši slovenski maenstreamovi redaktori na pravidelné školenia, tomuto sa hovorí profesionalita, neskáče do reči a kladie relevantné otazky, náš pán premiér ide dobrou cestou 👍