The focus of the talks, in which the prime ministers took part, was on the most pressing issues on the agenda of European leaders: the situation in Ukraine, strengthening the competitiveness of the European economy, the challenges in the energy sector, a unified European response to migration, and the EU's enlargement policy, with a focus on the Western Balkans. The two leaders also discussed ways to further strengthen economic cooperation. Bilateral relations between the two countries are not only close but also continue to intensify, not only in the political but also in the economic spheres, as evidenced by various economic indicators.

Slovenia and Spain are like-minded EU Member States, sharing fundamental democratic values and many common views on key European and international issues. As Mediterranean countries, they are also stepping up their cooperation within the EU-MED or MED9 group.