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Ahead of the Bled Strategic Forum, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tone Kajzer met with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker for a working breakfast hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia H.E. Asel Roberts.
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Congratulatory message on the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America
VideoOn the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia extends its congratulations to the United States of America on this historic jubilee.
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The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has launched a new web and mobile eLastovka application for Slovenian nationals travelling abroad. The application allows faster and easier access to key information and significantly more effective notification in case of emergencies or crises.
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International Day of Caves and Karst, proclaimed last year at Slovenia’s initiative, is being celebrated for the first time
UNESCO’s designation of 13 September as the International Day of Caves and Karst is a remarkable diplomatic achievement for Slovenia. It is the result of a successful diplomatic campaign spanning several years and a testament to the excellence of Slovenian karstology. The campaign was also a success thanks to the many years of outstanding work carried out by Slovenian scientists researching and protecting caves, karst and related phenomena.
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The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, D.C. co-organized a jazz concert with the National Geographic Museum
The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington, D.C., in cooperation with the National Geographic Museum, organized a jazz concert on August 14, 2026 to mark the 35th anniversary of Slovenia and the 250th anniversary of the United States. The concert featured the Slavo Rican Assembly, led by Slovenian musician Jan Kus, presenting a blend of Slovenian, American, and Latin jazz. Ambassador Iztok Mirošič addressed the audience.
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State Secretary Raščan emphasises the importance of strong transatlantic relations in Washington
At the invitation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, State Secretary Stanislav Raščan attended the ministerial conference on the resurgence of political terrorism in Washington. The conference hosted more than 70 government representatives and aimed to facilitate an exchange of views on current security challenges and on cooperation between public institutions and the private sector in the prevention of terrorism.
