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Slovakia
A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Slovakia
Summary
In July 1992, Slovakia declared itself a sovereign state and began negotiations
with the Czech Republic to disband
the country that had been Czechoslovakia. Once parliament approved, on January 1, 1993,
Slovakia and the Czech Republic became two separate autonomous countries. The
United States formally recognized the establishment of Slovakia on that same date. 
Modern Flag of Slovakia
Recognition
On January 1, 1993, the U.S. formally recognized both the Slovak and Czech Republic as separate, sovereign states. A public statement was made indicating that an ambassador to the Slovak Republic would be appointed shortly thereafter.
Diplomatic Relations
Diplomatic relations and the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava were established on January 4, 1993, with the appointment of Paul Hacker as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim. The first U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia, Theodore E. Russell, presented his credentials on November 22, 1993.
Resources
- Slovakia in World Wide Diplomatic Archives Index