Ambassador Drahomir Stos, in an interview presented his credentials to President Johnson Toribiong vowing of increased bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
The diplomatic ties between the two countries were first forged in 2008.
Stos said that the Slovac government would like to assist Palau in the areas of tourism, education, health and food industry.
“Palau is a diving paradise,” he said, noting that since Slovak do not have seas, the island nation will be a good tourist destination.
Stos is the first Slovak envoy to Palau and this is his first visit to the country.
“I have talk to the people, to pick up some ideas and come up with projects,” Stos said.
He said that the Slovac government is eyeing an exchange student program and at the same time planning to send dentists to help the hospital.
“It’s a step by step process to establish a meaningful relationship with Palau,” Stos said.
In September, a Slovakian living in Japan will be visiting Palau to hold a piano concert with his friends.
Stos said Kanta Ludovit has heard good things about Palau through a PCC student he met in Japan.
The pianist’s fascination of Palau has inspired him to visit the country and perform.
Stos also witnessed a glimpse of Palauan culture during a presentation by Palauans students at the opening of Danka Ledgerwood’s photo gallery at Palasia Hotel , Tuesday.
Stos also thanked Ledgerwood, a Slovak citizen residing in Palau for being instrumental in the establishment of the ties between the two countries.
Stos is based in Japan but is also ambassador to Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of the Marshall Islands.
The Slovak economy is considered an advanced economy and its main industry is car manufacturing and electrical engineering.
