In Memoriam – Eduard Kukan

The Team at Western Balkan Forum would like to express our condolences for the loss of Mr Eduard Kukan to his family, friends and all those who have ever met him. We had the privilege working with him and we remember his deep judgment, his wisdom and the incredible ability to bring people together.

Eduard Kukan was an exceptional diplomat, inspirational politician and widely respected Member of the European Parliament who played a crucial role in Slovakia’s path to reform and change. He served three times as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Under his leadership as Foreign Minister, Slovakia received invitations to join both the European Union and NATO. Following his retirement from active politics, he lectured at Comenius University in Slovakia and was one of the co-facilitators in the EP-led Inter-Party Dialogue in Serbia.

Above all, Mr Eduard Kukan contributed consistently to a better future of the Western Balkan States, and it was not by chance that Western Balkan Regional Forum invited him to be the Honorary President.

With deepest sympathy from all the Team members at Western Balkan Forum

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