German Foreign Minister visiting Slovenia
Tone Kajzer, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs and Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs | Author MZEZ
The German Foreign Minister is on a return visit to Slovenia with a view to strengthening the existing close partnership between the two countries. Political and economic cooperation are expected to be at the forefront of the discussion.
Germany is one of Slovenia's most important trading partners, and the economies of both countries are intertwined. According to reports, the ministers will pay special attention to strengthening economic cooperation, particularly in the fields of the automotive industry, defence, innovation, robotics, digitalisation, and other advanced technologies. They will also meet with representatives of Slovenian companies. The German Foreign Minister will also be received by Prime Minister Janez Janša.
In an interview with the STA ahead of his visit to Slovenia, Minister Wadephul expressed his belief that Slovenia and Germany have a solid foundation upon which to build in order to strengthen their cooperation in key economic sectors and generate added value for their respective economies. The German Foreign Minister also announced that he and his Slovenian counterpart would discuss how to ensure Europe's responsiveness. According to him, the two foreign ministers will also discuss the possibility of strengthening European security and defence, and primarily ensuring continued support for Ukraine.
During Minister Wadephul's visit, the two foreign ministers will address the reception held on the occasion of the German national holiday, the Day of German Unity, celebrated on October 3rd.