Minister Gajdoš commemorates 100th anniversary of Martin Declaration at National Event in Martin
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Today (30 October) Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš participated in the nation-wide celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the Martin Declaration and the foundation of Czechoslovakia in Martin. On this occasions, there was a presentation of the SVK Armed Forces in SNP Square, gunners conducted a ceremonial gun salute, and visitors to the National Event enjoyed a flypast of SVK and CZE Air Force aircraft.
On State and Nation building, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš said: “The Martin Declaration spoke of not only the right of the Slovak nation to self-determination and independence. Equally important, it condemned war and the creators of the Declaration called on the Slovak people to support national unity and concord. I am convinced we should commemorate such values with respect and appropriate emphasis not just during significant round-number anniversaries but also every year,” adding that “Only history makes us remember that the principles of a democratic State and life in peace are not a matter of course.”
The Declaration of the Slovak Nation was proclaimed by the newly established Slovak National Council on 30 October 1918 in Martin. Through the Declaration, the signatories asserted the right of the Slovak Nation to self-determination, declaring the Slovak National Council to be the only institution authorised to act on behalf of the Slovak Nation.
As part of a static display for members of the public, the MOD showcased military assets in service with the SVK Armed Forces, including the Vydra 8x8 IFV whose production will mean giving jobs to Slovak citizens and a significant boost to the SVK defence industry.
On State and Nation building, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš said: “The Martin Declaration spoke of not only the right of the Slovak nation to self-determination and independence. Equally important, it condemned war and the creators of the Declaration called on the Slovak people to support national unity and concord. I am convinced we should commemorate such values with respect and appropriate emphasis not just during significant round-number anniversaries but also every year,” adding that “Only history makes us remember that the principles of a democratic State and life in peace are not a matter of course.”
The Declaration of the Slovak Nation was proclaimed by the newly established Slovak National Council on 30 October 1918 in Martin. Through the Declaration, the signatories asserted the right of the Slovak Nation to self-determination, declaring the Slovak National Council to be the only institution authorised to act on behalf of the Slovak Nation.
As part of a static display for members of the public, the MOD showcased military assets in service with the SVK Armed Forces, including the Vydra 8x8 IFV whose production will mean giving jobs to Slovak citizens and a significant boost to the SVK defence industry.
