Damijan Sedar, Ambassador
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Travel Advice: COVID-19
As the probability of infection with COVID-19 remains present, Slovenian citizens wishing to travel abroad are advised to follow the news on the spread of the virus, especially on the planned route, to check the conditions of entry into the country of destination, and to comply with local rules. Slovenian citizens returning from abroad are advised to follow the recommendations of the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ).
Born on 26 April 1974 in Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia.
Education:
1998 - University in Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences – BA in Political Science – International Relations
Work Experience:
Since 16 July 2021, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Bosnia and Herzegovina
2019-2021, MFA Slovenia, Department for Enlargement and SE Europe, Minister Plenipotentiary in charge of the EU Enlargement and Turkey, Ljubljana, Slovenia
2018-2019, Regional Office/Liaison Office Kosovo Specialist Chambers/Specialist Presecutorial Office, Head of the Office/Liaison Officer, Belgrade, Serbia
2017–2018, MFA Slovenia, National Coordinator SEECP C-i-O 2017 /2018, Ljubljana, Slovenia
2012-2017, EUO/EUSR Kosovo, Political Advisor, Pristina, Kosovo
2010-2012, MFA Slovenia, Head of the Western Balkans Division, Ljubljana, Slovenia
2009-2010, DEU/EUSR Skopje, Political Advisor, Skopje, North Macedonia
2005-2009, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to the EU, Coweb Chair 2008, First Secretary-Advisor on Western Balkans, Brussels, Belgium
2002-2005, Consulate General of the Republic Slovenia in Munich, Viceconsul, Munich, Germany
2000-2002, MFA Slovenia, Departement for Neighbouring countries, Attache, Ljubljana, Slovenia
1999-2000, Insurance Triglav, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Language Skills:
English, German, Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian, Macedonian, French, Albanian (passive)
Marital status:
Married, one child