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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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Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer is hosting the 21st Bled Strategic Forum entitled The Power to Shape the Future. In his welcome address, he emphasised that Europe must play an active role in shaping its own future, take on greater responsibility for its own defence, maintain a strong transatlantic bond and remain true to its values while asserting its interests.
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Ahead of the Bled Strategic Forum, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer met with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker for a working breakfast hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia H.E. Asel Roberts.
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Government proposal for the nomination of a European Union Special Representative for Human Rights
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has nominated Prof. Dr Verica Trstenjak as a candidate for the office of European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, for the period from 1 September 2026 to 29 February 2028, and has instructed the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs to announce the nomination and take all necessary steps to secure support for it.
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Minister Kajzer: “Diplomacy must first and foremost serve the people”
Tone Kajzer, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, is hosting the 30th Conference of Slovenian Ambassadors in Brdo pri Kranju. The two-day conference focuses on security, Slovenia’s position within the EU and economic diplomacy. Minister Kajzer’s key message is that diplomacy must represent Slovenia’s interests, open doors for the economy and serve Slovenian citizens.
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World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day, celebrated on 19 August, provides an opportunity to honour humanitarian workers and show solidarity with people around the world whose lives are affected by humanitarian crises. On 19 August 2003, 22 humanitarian workers were killed in a bomb attack in Iraq. Five years later, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 63/139, designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day.
