Directorate for Political and Security Affairs
Topics
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Slovenia's NATO membership
To become a full-fledged NATO member was one of Slovenia's strategic goals in the period following its independence. Its aspirations built on fundamental values, strategic security, and vital national interests.
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Arms control
Slovenia is striving to implement and strengthen the internationally agreed restrictions on the development, production, stockpiling, proliferation, and use of small arms and light weapons, as well as conventional weapons and weapons of mass destruction.
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Counter-terrorism efforts
Slovenia strongly condemns all forms of terrorism and violent extremism regardless of their nature or religious, ethnic or other ideology. Terrorism undermines the basic values such as human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, leading to negative effects on the national economy, sustainable development, and national security. Nothing can justify terrorism – ever.
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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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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.
Departments of the Directorate
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Department for CFSP Coordination
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
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Department for NATO and Security Policy
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Directorate for Political and Security Affairs -
Department for North and Latin America and the Caribbean
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Directorate for Political and Security Affairs -
Department for Africa and the Middle East
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Directorate for Political and Security Affairs -
Department for Asia and Oceania
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
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Department for Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and Central Asia
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Directorate for Political and Security Affairs