Directorate for Common Foreign and Security Policy
Coronavirus disease COVID-19
Current information and instructions are available on the Coronavirus disease COVID-19 website
Ministry of Foreign 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).
The Directorate for Common Foreign and Security Policy is responsible for strengthening bilateral relations, ties and cooperation with the countries of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, South-Eastern and Eastern Europe, the Southern Caucasus, and Oceania. Its responsibilities also include formulating the coordinated foreign and security policy of Slovenia.
It is responsible for furthering Slovenia’s interests within bilateral cooperation and with respect to current challenges in the international community. The Directorate is responsible for the preparation and inter-ministerial coordination of positions on key international issues, the presentation of Slovenia’s positions in the European Union, and the provision of support and advice to the Minister of Foreign Affairs at EU meetings relating to foreign and security policy. It directs the work of six departments to ensure the implementation of foreign policy objectives and provides support to the preparation of key foreign policy documents and strategies.
Topics
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Europe and the Euro-Atlantic area
Slovenia is part of the European Union, which is a valuable economic, developmental, political and legal environment, as well as the environment of the values it shares. A staunch supporter of EU enlargement, it maintains close and regular contacts with other EU Member States and is a reliable NATO member.
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Neighbourhood
As a Central European and Mediterranean country located at the intersection of three macro-regions – the Alps, the Adriatic and the Danube region – and of Western and Southeast Europe, Slovenia offers a wide range of possibilities for economic, political and cultural cooperation.
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Other continents
Slovenia maintains and strengthens economic and political relations with countries all over the world. It fosters ties with Slovenian communities around the world, which are a valuable connection enhancing Slovenia's relations with other countries. Slovenia supports the development of expat communities, including the emerging ones, while also focusing on repatriation. It actively engages in the preservation of the Slovenian expat heritage and protects citizens.
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EU technical assistance to third countries
The EU provides targeted financial assistance to candidate countries, potential candidate countries and partners in support of their efforts to implement political, economic, and institutional reforms.
Departments of the Directorate
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Department for Security Policy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Department for Strategic Studies and Analyses
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Department for North and Latin America and the Caribbean
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Department for Africa and the Middle East
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Department for Asia and Oceania
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Department for Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, Central Asia and the Arctic
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Department for Enlargement and South-Eastern Europe
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Department for the Bled Strategic Forum
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Directorate for Common Foreign and Security Policy