"In the 30 years of independence, the Slovenian diplomatic service has evolved into a professional, solid institution that represents and defends national interests in an increasingly complex world. This can and should make us proud. This is the merit of diplomats and all those who are diplomats in all but name who effectively contribute to make the Slovenian diplomatic service visible, successful and respected in the world. I know that sometimes it is difficult, but I hope that you will always be able to find the positive in your work, solve problems together, and rejoice in successes together. Only together can we create a better politics and a better world. In doing so, we leave a legacy that will make future generations proud. Ambassador Ida Močivnik has left her trace in the Slovenian diplomatic sphere, so we dedicate this day to her," Minister Tanja Fajon explained in her opening address.

Ambassador Ida Močivnik served in the republican and federal bodies of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and in the Presidency of the Republic of Slovenia in the field of international relations. She was also Adviser on Foreign Affairs to the first President of the Republic of Slovenia, Milan Kučan, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Hungary, Bulgaria, Ukraine and Moldova, and Head of the Department for Neighbouring Countries and South-Eastern Europe. "On behalf of the Slovenian diplomatic corps, I would like to thank her for her contribution to foreign policy, diplomatic service and Slovenian society," said the Minister.

Her son Luka Zajc and nephew Aleksander Čeferin gave short speeches at the Slovenian Diplomacy Day ceremony. They expressed thanks for the honour that this year's Slovenian Diplomacy Day is devoted to their mother and aunt, stressing that she invested a great deal of energy into her work, that she was strong and had a generous personality. The ceremony was also attended by the first President of the Republic of Slovenia, Milan Kučan.

Slovenian Diplomacy Day also marks Slovenia's accession to the United Nations (UN) in 1992. This year, the Day is particularly important due to Slovenia’s UN Security Council candidature. "We are currently in the final stages of our campaign for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council. We are presenting Slovenia as a defender of international law, transparency and conflict prevention, and as a country that works for climate, environmental and food security through concrete action. We also present Slovenia as a country that knows how to listen, strengthen dialogue and build trust. By combining all that we have brought together in our slogan, we are reaffirming our fundamental principles of action, which have one common goal: peaceful cooperation in the world and a life of dignity for all and for everyone," said the Minister.