State Secretary Štucin at international conference in Gorizia on cross-border cooperation

30. 9. 2022

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

State Secretary Marko Štucin attended the international conference in Gorizia held under the title European Cultural Links - Cross-border cities as European meeting points. In a panel entitled How to further define cross-border cooperation and remove barriers: policy instruments and territorial perspectives, he highlighted the European Capital of Culture 2025 project and the successful partnership between Nova Gorica and Gorizia as outstanding examples of cooperation between the two border towns.

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"In Europe, cross-border cities that found the opportunities for joint projects even though they are located on the periphery of their countries are of strategic importance. In many cases, such projects have led to a practical integration of various services, cultural life, infrastructure, the economy, thereby improving the lives of citizens," explained the State Secretary.

During the discussion, the participants exchanged views and best practice experiences in cross-border collaboration that provide a sound footing on which cities can grow and develop through the formulation of common development policies. They also discussed how the EU and its Member States can help facilitate the process of establishing cross-border cities and include them in future EU integration strategies.

The conference European Cultural Links - Cross-border cities as European meeting points takes place within the framework of the XVIII International Forum organised by the Mitteleuropa Association.