 | The President of the Republic of Croatia, Dr Ivo Josipović, and his wife, Tatjana Josipović visited the Republic of Slovenia at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr Danilo Türk, and his wife, Barbara Miklič Türk. The two presidential couples attended a concert of the Orchestra of the Mariiinsky Theatre of St Petersburg conducted by Valerij Gergijev, held in Cankarjev dom cultural centre as part of Ljubljana Festival 2010. |
 | In his statement to the press, President Türk assessed the development of relations between Slovenia and Croatia in recent months as extremely positive. He said that the meeting was a special opportunity to enjoy an exceptional artistic event. President Türk stressed that art, musical art in particular, is a powerful force for bringing together nations and countries. He expressed his belief that the event would contribute to even better relations between the two countries. |
 | President Dr Ivo Josipović agreed that relations between the two countries were improving, which, he said, is as it should be between neighbours. He added that he hopes for even better relations in the common European future. President Josipović underlined that he was extremely pleased with the meeting that evening, since he was again getting together with his friend, President Türk, and, in addition, they would both enjoy a top artistic performance. He expressed the hope there would be more such opportunities. |