Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
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On Saturday, 14 June 2025, Minister Tanja Fajon attended a celebration marking the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement, at the invitation of Luxembourg’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Xavier Bettel. The agreement was signed in Luxembourg on 14 June 1985. The Schengen area currently comprises 29 countries, four of which are non-EU members.
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The Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, participated in the International Scientific Conference Euro-Mediterranean - Higher Education, Research and Innovation 2025 (EM-HERI 2025), organised by the Euro-Mediterranean University in Portorož. She opened the high-level panel discussion, which aimed to address the impact of current events on the geopolitical conditions in the Mediterranean.
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The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs hosted consultations on economic diplomacy, bringing together economic advisers from Slovenian diplomatic and consular missions worldwide. These advisers work to strengthen economic cooperation between Slovenia and their respective host countries.
News
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Cooperation with ITF Enhancing Human Security: humanitarian projects in 2025-2026
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and the ITF Enhancing Human Security have signed a contract for humanitarian activities in 2025 and 2026. The projects will focus on improving the living conditions of people affected by armed conflicts and their consequences.
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At Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit, Minister Fajon warns of detained civilians, including journalists
At the fourth Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Odesa, Minister Tanja Fajon emphasised the urgent need for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, as well as the importance of securing a just and lasting peace. "A peace firmly rooted in the principles of the UN Charter. A peace that is acceptable to Ukraine. We will continue to work with Ukraine and our partners to achieve such a peace."
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Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs visits Moldova after more than ten years
On her first visit to the Republic of Moldova since taking office, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, spoke with the representatives of the country in Chisinau about strengthening the positive relations between the two countries and the potential for improving economic cooperation, as both sides have expressed interest in this. Minister Fajon expressed her support for Moldova's efforts on its path towards the European Union.
Events
MED9 meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs will organise a meeting of the MED9 Foreign Ministers on the margins of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC). A Ministerial meeting on the eve before the FAC meeting will address current regional foreign policy issues and aim to facilitate synergies between the EU and the Union for the Mediterranean in view the MED9 contribution to the preparation of the New Pact for the Mediterranean. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon will host the meeting.
