Ljubljana, 26.11.2012 | press release
The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Danilo Türk, received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, who is currently on an official visit to the Republic of Slovenia. They discussed bilateral cooperation, European issues and development challenges. The two statesmen have agreed that both countries have good bilateral relations and that they are interested in further developing this cooperation. In this context, infrastructure projects are of major importance. more »
Ljubljana, 14.11.2012 | press release
The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Danilo Türk, received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Ivica Daèiæ, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Slovenia. The two leaders assessed that the friendly ties between Slovenia and Serbia have a long history, and that relations between the two countries are solid and developing well, both in the political sphere as well as in economic and other areas. President Türk emphasised that Slovenia supports Serbia's efforts to join the European Union and will continue to do so. more »
Bled, 25.10.2012 | speech
President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr Danilo Türk, attended the international conference “Cross-border Healthcare”. In his opening address, he said that pursuant to the Directive on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare all the member states of the European Union must adopt measures to facilitate access to a safe, high-quality, efficient and financially stable healthcare system. He emphasised that health is one of our core values and that health does not mean just the absence of disease, but is a state of complete physical, psychological and social well-being. more »
Bled, 19.10.2012 | speech
President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr Danilo Türk, attended the 25th Annual Presidents' Forum of IEDC Bled School of Management entitled "With Open Innovation to Success". In his opening address, the President emphasised that sustainability has become a central topic in contemporary economics and thinking about development. To reach the future of susatinability there is a need for innovation in areas of scientific discovery, engineering, business models and politics, added President Türk. more »
Ljubljana, 17.10.2012 | press release
The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr Danilo Türk, received the team that represented Slovenia at the EuroSkills 2012 competition. Young people aged between 18 and 25 who have already developed their vocational skills take part in the competition. Emphasis is placed on applicative knowledge, to which the competition tasks are adapted. The main objective of the competition is to promote vocations which are either in deficit rare or have a poor image in society. more »
Vienna, 15.10.2012 | press release
The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr Danilo Türk, is in Vienna, where he is attending the Sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. Before the opening of the conference, President Türk met with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Executive Director Yury Fedotov, with whom he discussed issues concerning international cooperation in combating organised crime and the crucial role of the UNODC and of the Convention in this effort. more »