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Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša is attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Today, he participated in the opening of the General Debate of the UN General Assembly, as well as the traditional welcome reception for heads of delegation hosted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

As part of Slovenia’s presidency of the Central European Defence Cooperation (CEDC) Initiative, a ministerial meeting of CEDC countries and partners from the Western Balkans took place on September 21 and 22, 2026.

State Secretary Tamara Weingerl Požar attended the regular meeting of the EU General Affairs Council (GAC) in Brussels. Ministers and state secretaries responsible for European affairs held a policy debate on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 and started preparations for the October European Council. They also discussed legislative packages on simplification and legislative planning, and held the annual rule of law dialogue.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for two projects: hydraulic improvements to the water supply system and construction of water supply pipelines for the drinking water supply in the municipalities of Mirna Peč, Žužemberk and Dolenjske Toplice, and hydraulic improvements to the Lower Savinja Valley water supply system. The projects will receive a total of more than €6.6 million in EU funding.

The Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development has approved EU funding for a project aimed at improving the conservation status of species and habitat types in Natura 2000 areas within the Triglav National Park. The project will receive over €1.5 million from the European Regional Development Fund.

In cooperation with the European Commission, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs hosted a meeting of the EU Ministries of Foreign Affairs Science Diplomacy and Advice Network (EMFASDAN). Representatives from EU Member States, the European Commission, UNESCO and other partners discussed the further development of science diplomacy, exchanging national experiences and best practices.

The Embassy of Slovenia proudly participated in the Speak Dating Event 2026, organised in celebration of the upcoming European Day of Languages.

As Slovenia prepares for the next development period and the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework, stakeholders are invited to help shape measures that will strengthen support for the country’s economic and technological transformation in the coming decade.

State Secretary Dr Stanislav Raščan hosted Lydia Mihalik, Director of the Ohio Department of Development, for a working lunch during her visit to Slovenia. They discussed opportunities to further strengthen economic and technological cooperation between Slovenia and Ohio, as well as ways to foster links between businesses, research institutions and innovation ecosystems.

Today, Prime Minster Janez Janša met with General Director of the Tour de France Christian Prudhommme.

Minister Tone Kajzer, accompanied by Defence Minister Valentin Hajdinjak, met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy immediately upon arriving at the Kyiv railway station, and later held meetings with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Deputy Prime Minister Vsevolod Chentsov.

... is the slogan of this year’s European Mobility Week. It emphasises the importance of and need for access to sustainable transport for everyone, regardless of income, location, gender or abilities.

In the latest episode of the GOVSI Podcast, Head of Call Centre 114 Matjaž Florjanc Lukan presented the work of the centre, which over the past three years has become an important information point for anyone seeking reliable information about procedures, public services and rights related to the state.

The Prime Minister today met with a delegation of the World Jewish Congress.

The 11th Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week, which took place in Izola between 15 and 17 September 2026, brought together nearly 200 representatives from 17 European countries. The three-day discussions showed that Europe can address common challenges effectively only through stronger cooperation, coordinated investment and concrete cross-border projects.

At today’s session, the Government discussed a number of important issues relating to Slovenia’s development and security. Among other things, it adopted a proposal for the Act on the Public Fund for Advanced Treatment of Rare Diseases and measures to ease the pressure on retail fuel prices.

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.

Today, 16 September 2026, Minister of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Monika Kirbiš Rojs and Mayor of the Municipality of Ajdovščina Tadej Beočanin signed an agreement on the free-of-charge transfer of land for the construction of a new healthcare centre, as well as an agreement on the free-of-charge transfer of the Residential Care Home to the Municipality of Ajdovščina.

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.