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Paris is this week hosting the world's most influential leaders, visionaries and experts for a crucial meeting on the future of artificial intelligence (AI). The AI Action Summit is shaping the key guidelines for AI development, with the active involvement of the Minister of Digital Transformation, Ksenija Klampfer.

At the informal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in the development format, discussions focused on strengthening the Global Gateway strategy, supporting partner countries in building resilience and enhancing financing for development. State Secretary Dr Melita Gabrič participated in the meeting on behalf of Slovenia.

As commemorative events for the victims of the Foibe massacres take place in Italy and beyond, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs underscores the importance of an inclusive remembrance of the tragic events of the 20th century and their victims. The memory of such harrowing events must not be misused as a tool for political or ideological purposes.

The Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, met with the Deputy Director General of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), Slovenian Marjan Osvald, who is running for a second term.

On this year's Safer Internet Day on 11 February 2025, attention is again drawn to the growing issue of digital addiction and excessive screen use, particularly among children and young people. Together, a friendlier – and most importantly, safer – digital environment can be created for all.

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, emphasised that women are agents of change and progress. Their leadership, expertise, and innovation are shaping the scientific landscape and driving solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.

We inform you on the new regulations on sulphur content of fuel oils used on board in the Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter, from 1 May 2025.

State Secretary Melita Gabrič accepted the invitation of Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to participate in the Friends of Western Balkans meeting. The event brought together the foreign ministers of EU member states belonging to the Friends of Western Balkans group, ministers from the Western Balkan countries, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the EU Commissioner for Enlargement.

Coordinated controls are essential for effective cooperation between authorities, ensuring safety and compliance with legislation in the transport of persons and goods. This contributes to the fair and safe operation of the transport sector. Today's action is another example of good cooperative practices.

The Commission for Equal Opportunities in Science of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation would like to carry out a special survey to examine the working conditions and career prospects of science employees in Slovenia.

On the margins of the official opening of the European Capital of Culture GO! 2025, Minister of Culture Asta Vrečko hosted a working meeting of the Ministers of Culture of the Western Balkans at Villa Vipolže in Goriška Brda. The meeting was also attended by the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, and the Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, Glenn Micallef.

Yesterday, on the occasion of the Slovenian Cultural Holiday, the opening ceremony From station to station took place to unite Nova Gorica and Gorizia as the European Capital of Culture for a year. Before the opening ceremony, Minister of Culture Asta Vrečko, together with European Commissioners Marta Kos and Glenn Micallef, addressed local and international journalists in Nova Gorica and hosted a reception for distinguished guests with delegations at Hotel Perla.

Prime Minister Robert Golob today attended the opening ceremony of the European Capital of Culture GO! 2025 in Nova Gorica, where he was also the keynote speaker at the main artistic performance on the occasion of the event. The Prime Minister was accompanied at the ceremony by Tina Gaber.

Culture extends the borders of our world. Let it be borderless!

On the eve of Prešeren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday, a State ceremony was held in the Gallus Hall of Cankarjev Dom in Ljubljana to award two Prešeren Awards and Prešeren Fund Awards as the highest recognition in the Republic of Slovenia for achievements in artistic creation.

Danijel Levičar, State Secretary for the National Nuclear Programme at the Office of the Prime Minister, met with the representative of Électricité de France (EDF), Anne Falchi, and the French Ambassador to Slovenia, Florence Lévy.

Prime Minister Robert Golob, together with representatives of relevant ministries, hosted a second meeting with representatives of disabled people's organisations.

In the latest episode of the government podcast GOVSI, we present the European Capital of Culture 2025, Nova Gorica, which has invited the cross-border city of Gorizia to cooperate. Polona Prešeren spoke with the director of GO! 2025, Mija Lorbek, and the program director, Dr. Stojan Pelko.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, visited Syria, where she met with Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. This is one of the first foreign visits since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.

At 140th session, the Government initiated a discussion on the Amendments of the Organisation and Financing of Education Act. The discussion was suspended and will be continued at the next meeting. The Government earmarked additional funds of EUR 1,500,000 to finance the public cultural project European Capital of Culture 2025.