The discussions focused on the impact of cultural and creative sectors on the green transition, social innovations and economic growth, underlining the role of culture in strengthening foreign policy activities, fostering understanding and raising awareness of topical social and environmental issues.

Slovenians have long lived at the meeting point of four major European cultures and languages, with their identity developing in constant dialogue with their neighbours, thus promoting both their own cultural expression and respect for other cultures. “This is why we have put culture and creativity high on the European agenda, also during our Council Presidency,” State Secretary Gašper Dovžan said in his opening address on the high-level panel on cultural and creative sectors as drivers of peace and stability. Via a video call, participants were also addressed by Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Nasser Kamel, Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean, and Stefano Sannino, Secretary General of European External Action Service. 

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