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Today, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Türkiye and the Republic of Slovenia, on March 3rd, 2011. Türkiye and Slovenia share history, geography and cultural ties. Our friendship and cooperation are based on mutual respect, shared values, common interests, adherence to international law and belief in effective multilateralism.

Številni mejniki in cilji na ukrepih Načrta za okrevanje in odpornost, ki ga izvajamo s podporo evropskih sredstev Mehanizma za okrevanje in odpornost – NextGenerationEU, so že uspešno doseženi. V seriji objav z naslovom Skupaj do cilja danes predstavljamo rezultate reforme in naložb na področju krepitve trga dela.

This morning, local time in the United Arab Emirates, four buses carrying Slovenian citizens – families with children and a police escort left Dubai for Oman and are on their way to Muscat Airport.

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.

Consular operations at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Tehran are temporarily limited to providing essential consular services in support of Slovenian citizens.

As part of preparations for the spring meeting of the European Council, Prime Minister Robert Golob is today on a working visit to France, where he met with President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.

Štajerska, the wine region in northeastern Slovenia, has been voted Europe's third most desirable destination to travel to this year, trailing only Madrid and Nicosia, according to a ranking compiled by the European Best Destinations portal.

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon hosted Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu in Ljubljana. They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the future of the EU, including enlargement to the Western Balkans and the East, as well as the war in Ukraine. “Slovenia and Romania are linked by a strong partnership within the EU and NATO,” emphasised Minister Fajon.

My Voice, My Choice, a Slovenian-led EU-wide campaign for safe and accessible abortion, scored a limited victory after the European Commission on 26 February refused to set up a special financial mechanism to expand abortion access in Europe but told member states they could use an existing fund to help women pay for abortion services.

Following a high-level event attended by Matjaž Han (Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport) and Glenn Micallef (European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport), a Peer Learning Activity (PLA) seminar entitled 'Measuring the Impact of Sport: From Economic to Social Aspects' was held in Lipica on 23 and 24 February 2026.

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.

A significant number of measures under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), implemented in Slovenia with support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) under NextGenerationEU, have already been successfully completed. Today’s edition of the Together towards the goal series presents the results of the reform and investments aimed at strengthening preparedness and resilience to climate-driven disasters.

During the Government's visit to the Osrednjeslovenska region (Central Slovenia), Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon visited Jožef Stefan Institute's Reactor Centre and its TRIGA (Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomic) reactor. The visit underscores Slovenia's commitment to the responsible development of nuclear science, the strengthening of international collaboration and the advancement of science and economic diplomacy.

As part of its regional visit, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia visited the municipalities of the Central Slovenia region (with the exception of the City Municipality of Ljubljana) and presented key development projects and investments in the region. As the economically strongest region in the country, strengthening its resilience and ensuring sustainable development remain among the Government’s priorities.

At the meeting of the General Affairs Council, held on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ministers and state secretaries responsible for European affairs started preparations for the European Council meeting in March. An exchange of views was held with the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, to mark today's launch of the Centre for Democratic Resilience.

Prime Minister Robert Golob began the Government’s visit to the Osrednjeslovenska region at the Grosuplje Care Home. Together with the Minister of a Solidarity-Based Future, Simon Maljevac, he met with the residents and the management of the home, which is marking its 42nd anniversary today.

Ministrica Tanja Fajon je na zasedanju Sveta OZN za človekove pravice v Ženevi poudarila, da so človekove pravice v 21. stoletju močno ogrožene. »Za človekove pravice se moramo zavzemati vsak dan, posebej v svetu, v katerem danes živimo. Preživele bodo le, če jih bomo branili, in obramba teh danes terja pogum.«