The government of the Slovak Republic should be represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Juraj Blanár on Saturday (26 April). After Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Robert Fico (both Smer-SD) said this. He informed at the same time that The government decided to declare a state sadness on the funeral day of the Pope, Because the information about his death affected a large number of Slovaks.
The Prime Minister has already spoken to President Peter Pellegrini, who confirmed his participation in the funeral. “We also discussed the participation of a member of the Government of the Slovak Republic at the funeral. Informed Fico.
State mourning will run in Slovakia on Saturday from 8.00 to 18.00. “In connection with state sadness, all measures, prohibitions presumed by Slovak legislation, will be implemented,” added the Prime Minister.
State flags should be launched during the duration of state mourning. The Prime Minister’s proposal for the state mourning was approved by the government at Wednesday’s meeting. Pope Francis died on Monday (April 21) in the morning of 88 years. He has been the head of the Catholic Church since March 2013. The funeral of the Holy Father will take place on Saturday 26 April at 10.00.
