03:56Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico described China as 'a guarantee of stability' in the world during his six-day visit for what he described as the 'most important trip' he would take in 2024.
During his visit to Anhui Province's Hefei on Monday, Fico said those from his country also making the journey would "understand that we will not reach China economically even if we run against it.'
As part of the visit, Fico was seen visiting battery company Gotion High Tech Co Ltd and Anhui University, talking to the organisations' officials and delivering a speech at the university.
"After what you would see with your own eyes, your mouths will remain open even two weeks after the return from this huge country, which is now a guarantee of stability not only in the region but also around the world," he said.
Fico also noted that even while in China, he "could not avoid the 'barking dogs' in Slovakia," but assured that the trip "will be professionally completed according to the plan and we will achieve all the planned goals."
"Tomorrow is the last day of Shanghai, where I will participate in the opening of the Chinese International Import Expo in Veltrhu on the basis of the invitation of the Chinese government chairman, and we will also open the Slovak National Pavilion," the prime minister shared.
He underlined that those pavilions are 'useful things for Slovakia' and reiterated that "the government caravan is going further in China."
Fico arrived in Beijing for his six-day official visit to China on Thursday, October 31.
It comes after the European Commission announced the final verdict of its anti-subsidy inquiry into China-made electric vehicles, imposing tariffs on EVs from the country due to 'unfair' state assistance. Beijing rejected the conclusion and condemned the measures, while some countries such as Slovakia and Germany warned the bloc about the possibility of a trade war.
China is Slovakia's largest economic partner outside of the European Union. Slovakia was one of the first to join the Belt and Road Initiative. Bratislava has a strategic location as an inland centre for three main transit corridors connecting Europe and China, and is heavily reliant on the automobile industry for over half of its total industrial sales.
Beijing 'guarantee of stability' in the world - Fico visits China on 'most important trip' of the year
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico described China as 'a guarantee of stability' in the world during his six-day visit for what he described as the 'most important trip' he would take in 2024.
During his visit to Anhui Province's Hefei on Monday, Fico said those from his country also making the journey would "understand that we will not reach China economically even if we run against it.'
As part of the visit, Fico was seen visiting battery company Gotion High Tech Co Ltd and Anhui University, talking to the organisations' officials and delivering a speech at the university.
"After what you would see with your own eyes, your mouths will remain open even two weeks after the return from this huge country, which is now a guarantee of stability not only in the region but also around the world," he said.
Fico also noted that even while in China, he "could not avoid the 'barking dogs' in Slovakia," but assured that the trip "will be professionally completed according to the plan and we will achieve all the planned goals."
"Tomorrow is the last day of Shanghai, where I will participate in the opening of the Chinese International Import Expo in Veltrhu on the basis of the invitation of the Chinese government chairman, and we will also open the Slovak National Pavilion," the prime minister shared.
He underlined that those pavilions are 'useful things for Slovakia' and reiterated that "the government caravan is going further in China."
Fico arrived in Beijing for his six-day official visit to China on Thursday, October 31.
It comes after the European Commission announced the final verdict of its anti-subsidy inquiry into China-made electric vehicles, imposing tariffs on EVs from the country due to 'unfair' state assistance. Beijing rejected the conclusion and condemned the measures, while some countries such as Slovakia and Germany warned the bloc about the possibility of a trade war.
China is Slovakia's largest economic partner outside of the European Union. Slovakia was one of the first to join the Belt and Road Initiative. Bratislava has a strategic location as an inland centre for three main transit corridors connecting Europe and China, and is heavily reliant on the automobile industry for over half of its total industrial sales.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico described China as 'a guarantee of stability' in the world during his six-day visit for what he described as the 'most important trip' he would take in 2024.
During his visit to Anhui Province's Hefei on Monday, Fico said those from his country also making the journey would "understand that we will not reach China economically even if we run against it.'
As part of the visit, Fico was seen visiting battery company Gotion High Tech Co Ltd and Anhui University, talking to the organisations' officials and delivering a speech at the university.
"After what you would see with your own eyes, your mouths will remain open even two weeks after the return from this huge country, which is now a guarantee of stability not only in the region but also around the world," he said.
Fico also noted that even while in China, he "could not avoid the 'barking dogs' in Slovakia," but assured that the trip "will be professionally completed according to the plan and we will achieve all the planned goals."
"Tomorrow is the last day of Shanghai, where I will participate in the opening of the Chinese International Import Expo in Veltrhu on the basis of the invitation of the Chinese government chairman, and we will also open the Slovak National Pavilion," the prime minister shared.
He underlined that those pavilions are 'useful things for Slovakia' and reiterated that "the government caravan is going further in China."
Fico arrived in Beijing for his six-day official visit to China on Thursday, October 31.
It comes after the European Commission announced the final verdict of its anti-subsidy inquiry into China-made electric vehicles, imposing tariffs on EVs from the country due to 'unfair' state assistance. Beijing rejected the conclusion and condemned the measures, while some countries such as Slovakia and Germany warned the bloc about the possibility of a trade war.
China is Slovakia's largest economic partner outside of the European Union. Slovakia was one of the first to join the Belt and Road Initiative. Bratislava has a strategic location as an inland centre for three main transit corridors connecting Europe and China, and is heavily reliant on the automobile industry for over half of its total industrial sales.