Slovak Republic and Poland are working together to find solutions for secure and affordable energy supplies
On Monday, January 12, 2026, a bilateral meeting was held between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic Denisa Saková and Polish Minister of Energy Miłosz Motyka, along with delegations from both countries. The Slovak Republic and the Republic of Poland confirmed their interest in deepening strategic cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in the gas industry and nuclear energy. The discussion focused on the diversification of gas supplies, the efficient use of existing infrastructure, and the exchange of experiences in the preparation of new nuclear projects. The Polish minister’s visit to Slovakia also included a meeting of gas transporters and suppliers from the Slovak and Polish sides.
“Slovakia’s energy security is today inextricably linked to regional cooperation and the efficient use of existing infrastructure. Poland is a key partner for us in diversifying gas supplies and in the development of nuclear energy. I also greatly appreciate the support of my Polish colleague for further negotiations between our gas transporters, suppliers, and consumers with the aim of creating commercially viable and price-competitive solutions,” said Denisa Saková, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic.
As a landlocked country without direct access to LNG terminals and following the end of gas transit through Ukraine, Slovakia faces increased challenges in terms of security of supply and price stability. Diversification of sources and transport routes therefore remains one of the main priorities of Slovakia’s energy policy. Poland plays a key role in this regard.
The delegations also discussed the possibility of gas supplies to the Central European region via Polish LNG terminals, gas transit through Slovak infrastructure to Ukraine, future cooperation with U.S. LNG producers, and a planned visit to LNG terminals and energy infrastructure in Poland in 2026, with Slovakia appreciating Poland’s steps toward simplifying transit systems and emphasizing the need for appropriate tariffs.
Nuclear energy was also a key topic of discussion, as a stable and low-carbon pillar of both countries’ energy mixes. Slovakia declared its readiness to share its long-standing experience across all phases of the nuclear cycle and commended Poland’s ambitious nuclear program.
Representatives from both countries agreed on the need for close cooperation at the EU level, particularly in promoting a level playing field for low-carbon technologies, adequate financing for nuclear projects, and realistic regulatory and licensing requirements.
The meeting followed up on previous bilateral discussions held on the sidelines of the EU Energy Council and the P-TEC international event in Athens. Slovakia is also an active participant in initiatives aimed at strengthening North-South gas corridors in Europe.
Both sides confirmed their interest in continuing intensive dialogue and deepening cooperation, including through the upcoming Memorandum of Understanding between the governments of the Slovak Republic and Poland.
The Press Department of MoE SR