# Slovak diplomatic missions to Thailand and Australia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovak-diplomatic-missions-to-thailand-and-australia > Updated: 2026-10-13T20:56:10.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár and Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová conducted diplomatic missions to Thailand and Australia to strengthen bilateral ties. In Thailand, discussions centered on economic relations, defense industry cooperation, and expertise in IT, cybersecurity, and water management. Thailand expressed interest in seeking visa-free access to the Schengen Area for its entrepreneurs, while Slovakia positioned itself as a gateway to the EU. During the mission to Australia, the ministers met with the Slovak community in Sydney and participated in cultural events. Minister Blanár visited a memorial for victims of an antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, offering condolences to the family of Marika Poganyová, a Slovak-Australian citizen killed in the attack. He used the occasion to emphasize Slovakia’s rejection of antisemitism and terrorism. Furthermore, the Australian visit included discussions on cooperation in the civil nuclear sector. Following a visit to the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Blanár indicated interest in sharing Slovak expertise in nuclear research and connecting Slovak institutions with Australian partners. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Slovak ministers visit Sydney for community event and memorial Slovak ministers Juraj Blanár and Martina Simkovicova visited Sydney to engage with the Slovak community, honor Bondi Beach attack victims, and discuss nuclear research cooperation with Australia. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-ministers-visit-sydney-for-community-event-and-memorial ### 2026-10-11: Slovak Foreign Minister visits Thailand and Australia Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár visited Thailand and Australia to discuss economic, defense, and IT cooperation, while also meeting with the Slovak diaspora in Sydney. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-diplomat-blanr-leads-mission-to-thailand-and-australia --- Cite as: Slovak diplomatic missions to Thailand and Australia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/slovak-diplomatic-missions-to-thailand-and-australia