Embassy Berlin
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Minister Kajzer and German Foreign Minister Wadephul discuss strengthening the strategic partnership
On the eve of German Unity Day, Tone Kajzer, Slovenia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, welcomed Dr Johann Wadephul, Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, to Ljubljana. This visit followed their meeting in Berlin in July and aimed to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Slovenia and Germany.
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Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer chose Berlin for his first bilateral visit abroad, where he met with his German counterpart, Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The ministers confirmed the excellent relations between Slovenia and Germany and reaffirmed their shared commitment to a strong Europe, the transatlantic partnership and Ukraine, as well as their support for EU enlargement to include the Western Balkan countries.
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The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has launched a new web and mobile eLastovka application for Slovenian nationals travelling abroad. The application allows faster and easier access to key information and significantly more effective notification in case of emergencies or crises.
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International Day of Caves and Karst, proclaimed last year at Slovenia’s initiative, is being celebrated for the first time
UNESCO’s designation of 13 September as the International Day of Caves and Karst is a remarkable diplomatic achievement for Slovenia. It is the result of a successful diplomatic campaign spanning several years and a testament to the excellence of Slovenian karstology. The campaign was also a success thanks to the many years of outstanding work carried out by Slovenian scientists researching and protecting caves, karst and related phenomena.
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Europe Day is also an opportunity to reflect on our responsibility in shaping our shared future
Today, we celebrate both Europe Day and the signing of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, which laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it today. In response to war and destructive nationalism, European states have achieved lasting
peace and prosperity by gradually deepening their cooperation. Today, we celebrate Europe as a beacon of a better future. -
Tanja Fajon: There can be no security without inclusive leadership and the equitable management of natural resources
At the Munich Security Conference, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon said that contemporary security challenges cannot be effectively addressed without inclusive leadership and the equitable management of natural resources. “Gender equality and access to water are key factors for stability, conflict prevention and the strengthening of international peace and collective security.”