Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday at Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago estate in Florida as part of a broader effort to deepen bilateral ties and advance a potential multibillion‑euro nuclear energy partnership, Slovak officials have confirmed.
The meeting, scheduled for Saturday afternoon local time, will occur against the backdrop of ongoing negotiations over cooperation in the civil nuclear energy sector. Fico’s government plans to sign an intergovernmental agreement on nuclear cooperation this week in Washington that would lay the groundwork for future talks with U.S. nuclear firm Westinghouse Electric Company on building a new power plant in western Slovakia.
Slovak media and officials estimate the prospective project could have a value of around €13 billion to €15 billion, potentially making it one of the largest energy contracts in recent Slovak history. The agreement would mark Slovakia’s shift toward U.S. technology as it seeks to diversify its energy mix and reduce long‑standing dependence on Russian nuclear fuel.
Fico’s visit to the U.S. also reflects broader political alignment on several contentious issues. Though a veteran socialist politician, Fico has often echoed key elements of the MAGA‑aligned agenda, praising U.S. efforts to push for an end to the war in Ukraine and adopting a hard‑line stance on migration that resonates with Trump’s base.
While Fico has been critical of some U.S. foreign policy — notably opposing military intervention in Venezuela and emphasizing respect for international law — his government’s drive to secure U.S. investment underscores a pragmatic pivot in Slovakia’s foreign economic strategy.
The planned nuclear cooperation could also align Slovakia more closely with recent Central European moves toward nuclear energy expansion, even as Brussels continues to push for a broader energy transition. Discussions with
