Slovenia’s contribution to peace can be greater than its contribution to the security guarantees for Ukraine to be provided by members of the G7 group, said Prime Minister Robert Golob at the end of the two-day meeting of NATO leaders. He stressed that peace was also a condition for implementing these guarantees.

The Prime Minister described the inaugural session of the NATO–Ukraine Council as a historic event, as it represents the first step in bringing Ukraine closer to NATO. "I think this is the best proof of the strength of the support of all NATO members to Ukraine’s efforts in its just fight against the aggressor and for achieving peace. The message of unity is the most important," added the Prime Minister. Slovenia was one of the first countries to come to Ukraine’s aid and, according to Prime Minister Golob, will continue to provide assistance according to its capabilities, both by supplying equipment for civilian purposes, such as medical supplies and demining equipment, and with equipment for dual use.

This week, the Government approved a revised Recovery and Resilience Plan, which will be sent to Brussels by the end of this week. The response from Brussels is expected in the autumn. For the implementation of the measures outlined in this plan, Slovenia has pledged a contribution of EUR 2.16 billion, of which some EUR 1.5 billion in grants, EUR 545 million in returnable funds and EUR 122 million in funds based on the European REPowerEU Plan.