Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
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Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon took part in a conference in Helsinki to mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act entitled Helsinki +50; Respecting the Legacy, Preparing for the Future. She participated in a panel discussion on the topic of “How can states and civil society jointly address threats to peace, human rights and democracy?”
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Speaking at the UN high-level conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian question and the implementation of the two-state solution at the UN headquarters in New York, Tanja Fajon, Slovenia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, emphasised the need for immediate action. “The only way to achieve peace in the Middle East is to implement the two-state solution: Israel and Palestine.”
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We, the signatories listed below, come together with a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now.
News
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On World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to all those who help others in the most difficult of circumstances
World Humanitarian Day on 19 August draws attention to the noble work carried out by humanitarian workers around the world. Every day, they help people affected by armed conflicts, natural disasters and other humanitarian crises, often in extremely dangerous and unpredictable situations.
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Slovenia stands with young people for peace: music as a language of peace
These days, Brdo pri Kranju is playing host to 200 artists from 19 countries, all united by a love of music, creativity and a desire for peace. Among them are young people from crisis areas whose visit has been made possible by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, including 11 female singers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 14 Ukrainian musicians and 20 members of a Palestinian choir.
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Joint statement on behalf of 29 partners on aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOs
The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation. Humanitarian space must be protected, and aid should never be politicised.
Events
13th Slovenian development days: Business in Support of Global Solidarity
The 13th Slovenian Development Days will take place on 14–17 October in Ljubljana under the title "Business in Support of Global Solidarity." Today's global challenges, including the consequences of armed conflicts, climate change and the energy crisis, call for innovative and comprehensive approaches. In this context, strong collaboration between the public sector, the business community and NGOs is vital to achieving the global sustainable development goals.
