Statement by President Higgins on the shooting of the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico
Date: Wed 15th May, 2024 | 17:33
“As President of Ireland, I join with all those who have expressed concern and shock at the shooting of the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.
The attempted assassination of a democratically elected Head of Government, following a government meeting, is deeply shocking and will be condemned by all of those who believe in democracy and the rule of law.
May I express my very best wishes and my hopes that Prime Minister Robert Fico makes a full recovery. To Prime Minister Fico, his family and colleagues and to the Slovakian people at this most difficult time, I send my expression of best wishes at getting past this terrible action.”
ENDS