Minister Gajdoš hosts video conference call with service members who will be serving abroad over Christmas
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Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš and Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko today hosted a video conference call with service members who will be executing international crisis management tasks abroad over the Christmas period.
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš said: “I hope our soldiers will enjoy a peaceful Christmas, though, unfortunately, they will be far away from their close ones. They are deserving of our sincere gratitude for their service in support of peace and security.” He highly praised the highest standards of performance of service members on tours of duty abroad throughout the year. “I am aware that it must also be demanding for your close ones who must cope with everything without you, that is why we appreciate your work all the more,” he emphasised.
CHOD Gen Daniel Zmeko appreciated the soldiers’ commitment to missions and operations and their smooth functioning despite the challenges they must face during their deployment in the crisis regions. Speaking to the commanders of the SVK contingents abroad, CHOD Gen Daniel Zmeko said: “I wish you a peaceful Christmas and the best of health to you all.”
During the video conference call, the commanders of the SVK contingents updated Minister Gajdoš and Gen Zmeko on the current state of play of operational tasks and thanked them for their support. The commanders also reassured them that all operational tasks will be executed to the full extent over the festive period.
A total of 494 SVK personnel are currently deployed on international crisis management missions and operations abroad. Nearly 19,500 troops have rotated in and out of them to date.
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš said: “I hope our soldiers will enjoy a peaceful Christmas, though, unfortunately, they will be far away from their close ones. They are deserving of our sincere gratitude for their service in support of peace and security.” He highly praised the highest standards of performance of service members on tours of duty abroad throughout the year. “I am aware that it must also be demanding for your close ones who must cope with everything without you, that is why we appreciate your work all the more,” he emphasised.
CHOD Gen Daniel Zmeko appreciated the soldiers’ commitment to missions and operations and their smooth functioning despite the challenges they must face during their deployment in the crisis regions. Speaking to the commanders of the SVK contingents abroad, CHOD Gen Daniel Zmeko said: “I wish you a peaceful Christmas and the best of health to you all.”
During the video conference call, the commanders of the SVK contingents updated Minister Gajdoš and Gen Zmeko on the current state of play of operational tasks and thanked them for their support. The commanders also reassured them that all operational tasks will be executed to the full extent over the festive period.
A total of 494 SVK personnel are currently deployed on international crisis management missions and operations abroad. Nearly 19,500 troops have rotated in and out of them to date.
