Directorate for Political Affairs
It is responsible for furthering Slovenia’s interests within bilateral cooperation and with respect to current challenges in the international community. The Directorate is responsible for the preparation and inter-ministerial coordination of positions on key international issues, the presentation of Slovenia’s positions in the European Union, and the provision of support and advice to the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs at EU meetings relating to foreign and security policy. It directs the work of five departments to ensure the implementation of foreign policy objectives and provides support to the preparation of key foreign policy documents and strategies.
Topics
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Europe and the Euro-Atlantic area
Slovenia is part of the European Union, which is a valuable economic, developmental, political and legal environment, as well as the environment of the values it shares. A staunch supporter of EU enlargement, it maintains close and regular contacts with other EU Member States and is a reliable NATO member.
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Neighbourhood
As a Central European and Mediterranean country located at the intersection of three macro-regions – the Alps, the Adriatic and the Danube region – and of Western and Southeast Europe, Slovenia offers a wide range of possibilities for economic, political and cultural cooperation.
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Other continents
Slovenia maintains and strengthens economic and political relations with countries all over the world. It fosters ties with Slovenian communities around the world, which are a valuable connection enhancing Slovenia's relations with other countries. Slovenia supports the development of expat communities, including the emerging ones, while also focusing on repatriation. It actively engages in the preservation of the Slovenian expat heritage and protects citizens.
Departments of the Directorate
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Department for Africa and the Middle East
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
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Department for Asia and Oceania
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Directorate for Political Affairs -
Department for Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and Central Asia
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Directorate for Political Affairs -
Department for North and Latin America and the Caribbean
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Directorate for Political Affairs -
Department for the Bled Strategic Forum
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Directorate for Political Affairs -
Department for the Coordination of the CFSP and CSDP
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Directorate for Political Affairs