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Prime Minister Janez Janša and his wife, Urška Bačovnik Janša, attended a ceremony marking the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. In his speech, the Prime Minister highlighted the historical parallels between the Slovenian and American aspirations for freedom and the importance of common democratic values in a time of geopolitical turbulence.

Prime Minister Janez Janša today received the new Ambassador of the United States to Slovenia, Asel K. Roberts. During the meeting, Prime Minister Janša and Ambassador Roberts confirmed the traditionally good and friendly relations between the two countries and expressed their willingness to further strengthen cooperation in the political, economic and security spheres.

The economic delegation of the Slovenian space industry, including representatives of ten Slovenian companies from the space and defense sectors, attended the Space Symposium, which took place in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from April 13 to 16, 2026.

The Republic of Slovenia welcomes the agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran on a ceasefire and the temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for safe navigation. This step represents an important opportunity to de-escalate tensions and reduce risks to regional and global security, particularly in the areas of energy and food stability.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon joined a virtual ministerial meeting convened by UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in response to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign ministers from more than 40 countries, spanning all continents, primarily discussed diplomatic efforts to ensure the safe reopening of the Strait to shipping traffic.

Ambassador Iztok Mirošič met with the Director of the Office of Global Affairs at the Smithsonian Institution, Aviva Rosenthal, and with the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Meridian International Center and member of the National Geographic Board, Deborah Lehr in in Washington, DC.

At an informal video conference of EU foreign affairs ministers, Slovenia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon warned of the risk of a wider regional conflict and called for immediate de-escalation and restraint. She stressed that the people of Iran must be free to determine their own future.

Slovenia is following with concern reports of the Israeli-U.S. strike on Iran. We call on all parties involved to immediately de-escalate tensions, exercise restraint, and fully respect international law and the UN Charter. Further escalation could have serious consequences for regional and international security.

On February 25, 2026, Ambassador Mirošič hosted the Chair of the United States Commission for the Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America - America250, Rosie Rios, at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, D.C., with whom he signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation between Slovenia and the United States in support of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States and 35 years of Slovenia's independence.

On February 24, 2026, Ambassador Iztok Mirošič attended the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit in Washington, D.C., on behalf of the Minister of Environment, Climate and Energy Bojan Kumer. The event was hosted by the Chair of the White House National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and the Deputy Chairman, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.

Ambassador Iztok Mirošič attended the State of the Union address by US President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.

On October 20, 2025 the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the United States, Iztok Mirošič, together with the European-American Chamber of Commerce in New York (EACCNY), Nikolina Prah, State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Slovenia, and Primož Dolenc, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Slovenia, organized a Slovenian event for New York financial and banking institutions.

Between September 25 and 27, 2025 Ambassador Iztok Mirošič, together with the President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar, visited Slovenians living and working in Cleveland, Ohio.

The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, has visited the Slovenian community in Cleveland, Ohio between 25 and 27 September 2025.

On September 24, 2025 Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the United States Iztok Mirošič hosted a reception for Slovenian community at St. Cyril’s Slovenian Church in Manhattan , Nataša Pirc Musar on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the United states of America Iztok Mirošič alongside other European Union Ambassadors visited Richmond, Virginia, where they met with Mayor Avulo, Governor Glenn Youngkin and Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears. Discussions focused on the political future of Virginia, gubernatorial election in November and opportunities to strengthen cooperation.

Ambassador Iztok Mirošič hosted an evening with the astronauts, featuring NASA crew members from Expedition 72 at the Embassy of Slovenia in Washington D.C. on September 17, 2025, in collaboration with Space Foundation. Part of the crew was also Sunita Williams, astronaut of Slovenian-Indian heritage from Ohio, who regularly maintains her connections with Slovenia.

Prime Minister Dr. Robert Golob met today with U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew G. Whitaker. At the outset, the Prime Minister highlighted the excellent and friendly relations between Slovenia and the United States, which are also reflected in their joint efforts for peace and stability in the Western Balkans.

The Slovenian Prison Administration hosted two professional delegations from abroad – one from the United States of America and one from France. These visits, which took place at several prison facilities across Slovenia, were the result of close cooperation with relevant domestic and international institutions. Their purpose was to foster professional dialogue, gain insight into the prison and probation systems, and exchange good practices.

During the 4th of July Independence Day celebrations in Washington D.C. Ambassador Iztok Mirošič had the opportunity to meet with the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They briefly spoke about future cooperation and collaboration between Slovenia and the United States of America.