Embassy Brussels
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Minister Tone Kajzer participated in an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Wicklow, Ireland. Hosted by the EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee, the meeting focused on Russian aggression against Ukraine, the strengthening of the EU’s external action and the situation in the Middle East.
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At the close of the 21st Bled Strategic Forum, Minister Tone Kajzer shared his thoughts: “This year's Forum was my first in this role, so I am particularly pleased that we were able to bring together in Bled such a wide range of political, business and academic leaders – people who actively help to shape the future through their work, rather than just reflecting on it.”
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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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Minister Fajon in Brussels: abducted Ukrainian children must be returned without delay and Russia must be held accountable
At the meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers in Brussels, Minister Tanja Fajon stressed that the Union must maintain a visible and active engagement in the Western Balkans and that enlargement must remain a political priority. She also expressed concern over the situation in the Middle East and reaffirmed Slovenia’s position that the EU and its partners must continue to exert pressure on Russia, as there are no indications that it is prepared to end its aggression against Ukraine.
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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.