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Prime Minister Janez Janša attended the official opening of the 58th International Trade and Business Fair (MOS) in Celje today. In his speech at the opening ceremony, he emphasised that, to accelerate development, Slovenia needs a more competitive and predictable business environment, a more efficient public sector and an education system that better responds to the needs of modern society and the economy.

Acting Director-General for International Law and Multilateral Affairs Anita Pipan presented Slovenia's priorities for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly and the Slovenian delegation to the diplomatic corps.

We are marking the International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South to emphasise the importance of knowledge, scientific and technological progress and innovation for the sustainable development of the countries in the Global South. In 2024, the UN General Assembly declared the day with Resolution 78/259, highlighting the significance of international cooperation in strengthening the scientific, technological and innovative capacities of developing countries.

The Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tone Kajzer, met with the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, in Nova Gorica. They discussed ways to further strengthen relations between the two countries, the situation of the national communities, economic cooperation, the northern Adriatic and current European issues.

Dear fellow Slovenians at home, in neighbouring countries and around the world, there are things one learns, and there are things one simply carries within oneself. A sense of belonging is one of them.

We would like to inform you that a test environment for the updated NEO system is now available for testing.

Prime Minister Janez Janša met with President of the European Parliment Roberta Metsola in Brussels today.

Prime Minister Janez Janša met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at NATO Headquarters in Brussels today.

UNESCO’s designation of 13 September as the International Day of Caves and Karst is a remarkable diplomatic achievement for Slovenia. It is the result of a successful diplomatic campaign spanning several years and a testament to the excellence of Slovenian karstology. The campaign was also a success thanks to the many years of outstanding work carried out by Slovenian scientists researching and protecting caves, karst and related phenomena.

During the Government's first 100 days, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has guided foreign policy according to the principle of "diplomacy in the service of the people". The focus has been on providing practical assistance to Slovenian citizens abroad, strengthening relations with neighbouring countries, creating new opportunities for the Slovenian economy and representing Slovenia's interests more actively both in Europe and around the world.

Tone Kajzer, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, made his first visit to the Vatican, where he met with senior representatives of the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta. In Rome, he also visited the headquarters of the World Food Programme, where he emphasised Slovenia’s commitment to food security and development aid.

In an interview with the American Newsmax television network, Prime Minister Janez Janša spoke about Slovenia's relations with Israel and the United States of America, the war in Ukraine, the strengthening of European defence capabilities, and current political and security challenges.

The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Bratislava is seeking a highly organised, reliable and proactive professional (M/F) to join its team as a local Administrative Assistant. The selected candidate will support Embassy's diplomatic, administrative, organisational and representational activities and help ensure that meetings, events, communications and internal processes are managed smoothly and professionally.

At today's session, the Government took note of the Autumn Forecast of Economic Trends and adopted the revised budget for this year, as well as an intervention act to improve the efficiency of long-term care provision, which will also allow for greater flexibility in the provision of services to users.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for the Dry Retention Reservoir project, which will help improve flood safety and create new green spaces in Metlika. The project will receive nearly €700,00 from the European Regional Development Fund.

Following today's Government session, at which the Government approved the draft revised state budget for 2026, Prime Minister Janez Janša presented the key findings from the Government's first 100 days in office.

State Secretary Rok Šimenc participated in the 6th international development conference Welcome Future – Cities in Motion which was held in Velenje. The conference brough together representatives of local governments and business community, researchers and academics as well as representatives of national and EU institutions to discuss ways to unlock new development opportunities for cities undergoing economic, energy and social transformation.

Initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron, the International Space Summit brought together representatives of governments, international organisations, space agencies, academia and industry to discuss the future of the space sector and its role in addressing technological, economic, security and environmental challenges. Minister Anže Logar also attended the Summit.

Tone Kajzer, the Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, hosted Gideon Sa'ar, the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs. This is the first visit to Slovenia by an Israeli foreign minister at this level in 16 years and reflects a renewed impetus for political and economic cooperation. The two ministers also signed the 2026–2030 Programme of Cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, youth and sport.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is conducting a survey on the implementation and use of Maritime Single Window (MSW) systems, which are intended to simplify and digitalize the exchange of information between ships, ports, and competent authorities.