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Minister Fajon in Luxembourg: The EU must speak out against Israel’s human rights violations
21. 4. 2026
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon took part in the regular meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg. Ministers discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, as well as the situations in the Middle East, the South Caucasus and Sudan. Minister Fajon drew particular attention to Israel’s ongoing human rights violations, urging the EU to take more decisive action.
Minister Fajon at MED9: A united and decisive response is needed to stop the violence in the Middle East
9. 4. 2026
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon participated in the MED9 Informal Ministerial Meeting in Split to discuss security and cooperation in the Mediterranean. “The situation in the Middle East affects us all. We must insist on diplomacy and respect for the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, which must apply to everyone,” said Minister Fajon.
Attacks on Lebanon must end, and a ceasefire must apply to all
9. 4. 2026
Israeli attacks in Lebanon, which are causing numerous civilian casualties and the destruction of civilian infrastructure, must stop. We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and maximum restraint by all parties. Full respect for international law, in particular international humanitarian law, and the protection of civilians and humanitarian personnel is essential.
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21. 4. 2026
Conference: Protecting Civilians and Civilian Infrastructure under International Humanitarian Law
On 16 April 2026, the Faculty of Law at the University of Ljubljana hosted a trilateral conference between Slovenia, Austria and Italy entitled Protecting Civilians and Civilian Infrastructure under International Humanitarian Law. The event was attended by more than fifty representatives of state institutions, the Slovenian, Austrian and Italian Red Cross, academia and student groups.
10. 4. 2026
Slovenia’s contribution to official development assistance nearly 152 million euros in 2025
In 2025, Slovenia allocated 0.22% of its gross national income (GNI) to official development assistance (ODA). Together with EU funds earmarked for this purpose, it allocated just under 152 million euros for humanitarian aid and development cooperation projects and programmes. This is 0.7% lower than in 2024, reflecting a 0.01 percentage point decrease as a share of GNI.
8. 4. 2026
Expert Council: Development cooperation is an important foreign policy tool
In the context of growing geopolitical tensions and security priorities, Minister Tanja Fajon discussed the challenges and future orientations in official development assistance with members of the Expert Council for Development Cooperation.
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International development cooperation
Development cooperation is an important part of Slovenia's foreign policy as it contributes to more balanced and fair global development.
Bled Strategic Forum
19th edition of the Bled Strategic Forum international conference took place under the title ‘A World of Parallel Realities’ on 2 and 3 September 2024.
MLA Initiative
The Ljubljana - The Hague MLA Convention was adopted at the 18th Plenary Session of the MLA Diplomatic Conference in Ljubljana on 26 May 2023.
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Minister Fajon in Luxembourg: The EU must speak out against Israel’s human rights violations
21. 4. 2026
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon took part in the regular meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg. Ministers discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, as well as the situations in the Middle East, the South Caucasus and Sudan. Minister Fajon drew particular attention to Israel’s ongoing human rights violations, urging the EU to take more decisive action.
Minister Fajon at MED9: A united and decisive response is needed to stop the violence in the Middle East
9. 4. 2026
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon participated in the MED9 Informal Ministerial Meeting in Split to discuss security and cooperation in the Mediterranean. “The situation in the Middle East affects us all. We must insist on diplomacy and respect for the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, which must apply to everyone,” said Minister Fajon.
Attacks on Lebanon must end, and a ceasefire must apply to all
9. 4. 2026
Israeli attacks in Lebanon, which are causing numerous civilian casualties and the destruction of civilian infrastructure, must stop. We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and maximum restraint by all parties. Full respect for international law, in particular international humanitarian law, and the protection of civilians and humanitarian personnel is essential.
News
RSS
21. 4. 2026
Conference: Protecting Civilians and Civilian Infrastructure under International Humanitarian Law
On 16 April 2026, the Faculty of Law at the University of Ljubljana hosted a trilateral conference between Slovenia, Austria and Italy entitled Protecting Civilians and Civilian Infrastructure under International Humanitarian Law. The event was attended by more than fifty representatives of state institutions, the Slovenian, Austrian and Italian Red Cross, academia and student groups.
10. 4. 2026
Slovenia’s contribution to official development assistance nearly 152 million euros in 2025
In 2025, Slovenia allocated 0.22% of its gross national income (GNI) to official development assistance (ODA). Together with EU funds earmarked for this purpose, it allocated just under 152 million euros for humanitarian aid and development cooperation projects and programmes. This is 0.7% lower than in 2024, reflecting a 0.01 percentage point decrease as a share of GNI.
8. 4. 2026
Expert Council: Development cooperation is an important foreign policy tool
In the context of growing geopolitical tensions and security priorities, Minister Tanja Fajon discussed the challenges and future orientations in official development assistance with members of the Expert Council for Development Cooperation.
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Diplomatic protocol
Diplomatic lists, Protocol rules, ID-cards, Tax exemption, Forms...
Economic diplomacy
The interests of Slovenian businesses abroad are protected and promoted by a network of diplomatic missions and consular posts and their economic advisers who assist Slovenian businesses in entering foreign markets.
UN Human Rights Council membership
On
1
January
2026,
Slovenia
became
a
member
of
the
UN
Human
Rights
Council
for
the
third
time
.
The
UN
Human
Rights
Council
is
the
most
important
UN
body
for
promotion
,
strengthening
and
protection of
human
rights
worldwide
,
and
Slovenia
has
been
actively
participating
in
its
work
since
its
establishment
in
2006.
UN Security Council membership
On 1 January 2024, Slovenia became a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the second time in its history.
Slovenian Presidency of MED9
In 2025, Slovenia holds the Presidency of the MED9 Group, an informal group of nine like-minded Mediterranean EU Member States. During its Presidency, Slovenia will host the MED9 Heads of State Summit and several ministerial-level meetings.
International development cooperation
Development cooperation is an important part of Slovenia's foreign policy as it contributes to more balanced and fair global development.
Bled Strategic Forum
19th edition of the Bled Strategic Forum international conference took place under the title ‘A World of Parallel Realities’ on 2 and 3 September 2024.
MLA Initiative
The Ljubljana - The Hague MLA Convention was adopted at the 18th Plenary Session of the MLA Diplomatic Conference in Ljubljana on 26 May 2023.
Contact details
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Prešernova cesta 25
1000 Ljubljana
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+386 1 478 20 00
is.vog@zezm.pg
Office hours
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9:00
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12:00
9:00
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12:00
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