Pompeo: Relationship between Slovakia, US built on common values

The relationship between Slovakia and the United States has been built on common values that need to be protected, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in his speech at the Gate of Freedom memorial at the foot of Devin Castle on Tuesday, adding that the US was ready to serve as a friend, partner and ally of Slovakia in the decades ahead. The head of US diplomacy met representatives of the Confederation of Political Prisoners at the memorial and praised their courage. "Memorials like the one I'm standing by right now ensure that we don't forget what's at stake," said Pompeo, adding that it was a tremendous honour for him to pay tribute to the memory of more than 400 people who lost their lives trying to flee Communism.