Slovak NGDO Platform signs Memorandum of Understanding with MFA

The Slovak NGDO Platform has become an official partner of the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affaires in the process of preparation and consultation of Slovak ODA documents. The Memorandum of Understanding between the MFA and the NGDO Platform was signed at a special ceremony at the premises of the foreign ministry on 4th of May 2010. The Memorandum was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Miroslav Lajčák, and Nora Beňáková, chairwoman of the Slovak NGDO Platform.

“Development assistance is one of the priorities of our foreign policy. It is our responsibility to use the limited amount of bilateral ODA effectively in order to really help the people make a change and improve their lives. That is a reason why the cooperation with all relevant actors is very important,” Mr. Lajčák said during the ceremony.

As emphasised he takes the Slovak NGDO Platform as strategic partner for consultation on key documents linked to ODA. Chairwoman of the Slovak NGDO Platform welcomed the opportunity to hold a regular dialogue with MFA. “The Memorandum is about the relationship between two partners that have got a same aim – better development policy and cooperation that really helps the people to help themselves,” Ms. Beňáková said after the signing of the document.

Information provided by Daniela Balážová, Slovak NGDO Platform