Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
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One year has passed since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, which triggered a spiral of violence in the Middle East with catastrophic humanitarian consequences, especially for women and children. Slovenia condemns all violence, calls for the protection of civilians, the release of all hostages, the provision of humanitarian aid and the implementation of the two-state solution, which is a prerequisite for peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians.
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State Secretary Melita Gabrič has signed an agreement with the WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, to provide 500,000 euros in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, consisting of medicines and medical equipment.
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Marko Štucin, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, participated in the Meeting of Ministers and State Secretaries for EU Affairs of the nine Mediterranean countries of the European Union, known as the MED9, held in Nicosia, Cyprus.
News
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State Secretary Gabrič visits Ukrainian children in Strunjan
"It is a pleasure for us to welcome the children from the Khmelnytsky region to Slovenia and we hope that they will be able to regain their strength and cheer up in the company of their peers before they return home," said State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Dr Melita Gabrič on the occasion of her visit to 50 Ukrainian children receiving psychosocial rehabilitation in Strunjan.
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Minister Fajon attending 10th Anniversary Berlin Process Summit
In Berlin, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, attended the Berlin Process Anniversary Summit. She underlined that this process, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, has played a significant role in promoting regional cooperation, connectivity and stability in the Western Balkans over the past decade.
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Slovenia successfully concludes the first presidency of the UN Security Council
In September, Slovenia held its first rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during its current non-permanent membership in the period 2024-2025. The September presidency presents an additional organisational challenge, as it coincides with the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly's general debate.
Events
12th Slovenian Development Days: For a World without Hunger
This year, the 12th Slovenian Development Days will take place from 15 to 22 October, centred around the theme "For a World without Hunger". Following decades of progress in food security, hunger and malnutrition are on the rise once more. Record numbers of people now face food insecurity, with the vicious cycles of armed conflict, climate change and economic fluctuations remaining the primary causes.
