Ambassador Anita Stanković Pavlič presented her credentials to the King of the and Belgians emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations

21. 10. 2026

Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Brussels

The Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the Kingdom of Belgium, Anita Stanković Pavlič, presented her letters of credence to King Philippe of the Belgians. During their conversation, she conveyed greetings from the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, and presented the priority areas of the Slovenian government. She highlighted the excellent relations between Slovenia and Belgium. As allies and like-minded nations, the two countries cooperate closely in addressing key European and international challenges. She underscored their shared commitment to upholding international law and maintaining stability in Europe.

The Ambassador outlined opportunities for deepening economic and defense ties, including through enhanced cooperation between companies in the fields of innovation, advanced technologies, the defense industry, and energy. She also stressed the importance of the European Union remaining economically competitive, strengthening its security, and standing united in the protection of its values. Furthermore, she reaffirmed Slovenia’s support for a credible EU enlargement process—particularly regarding the Western Balkans—viewing it as a vital investment in Europe’s long-term stability and security.

The Ambassador highlighted the special bond between Slovenia and Belgium, rooted in their shared experience of the First World War, and the opportunity to turn this common heritage into a stronger partnership for peace. Particular attention was devoted to the European Route of Peace 14–18, a transnational initiative bringing together Slovenia, Belgium and nine other countries to preserve the memory of the First World War and promote peace, reconciliation and cooperation across Europe. The signing of a transnational Memorandum of Cooperation in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, on 21 October marked an important step in strengthening this initiative and building a shared European culture of peace. The Ambassador emphasized that preserving the memory of war is essential to conveying to younger generations that peace, dialogue and European solidarity must never be taken for granted.

They both highlighted the shared commitment of Slovenia and Belgium to upholding international humanitarian law. Both nations are united in their efforts to foster more effective international cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, as well as in strengthening accountability for the gravest international offenses. Their collaboration in this area reflects a shared conviction that respect for international law and the assurance of accountability are essential for maintaining international peace and security.

Ambassador Anita Stanković Pavlič emphasized that one of her primary tasks in Belgium would be to further strengthen friendly relations between the two countries and to develop initiatives that will bring Slovenia and Belgium even closer together in the political, economic, cultural, and social spheres.