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President Pahor hosts his last official visit by a foreign statesperson to Slovenia – At President Pahor’s invitation, the President of Austria, Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, is on an official visit to Slovenia

President Pahor hosts his last official visit by a foreign statesperson to Slovenia – At President Pahor’s invitation, the President of Austria, Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, is on an official visit to Slovenia

9.12.2022 – At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, is on an official visit to the Republic of Slovenia. more »

President Pahor hosts President Van der Bellen at an informal friendly dinner at Strmol Castle

President Pahor hosts President Van der Bellen at an informal friendly dinner at Strmol Castle

8.12.2022 – At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, the President of Austria, Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, is today and tomorrow on an official visit to the Republic of Slovenia. more »

President Pahor at a farewell meeting with Italian President Mattarella

President Pahor at a farewell meeting with Italian President Mattarella

5.12.2022 – At the invitation of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is currently on a visit to Rome. more »

President Pahor in Trieste: "The return of the National Hall is proof of what can be attained if we work together."

President Pahor in Trieste: "The return of the National Hall is proof of what can be attained if we work together."

3.12.2022 – At the invitation of the representatives of the Slovenian minority in Italy, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, visited Trieste today. more »

President Pahor receives the Alcide De Gasperi international award for achievements in building Europe

President Pahor receives the Alcide De Gasperi international award for achievements in building Europe

2.12.2022 – This afternoon, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, attended a ceremony in Trento, Italy, at which he received the "Alcide De Gasperi: Builders of Europe" award, which is conferred by the Government of the Autonomous Province of Trento for achievements in building Europe. more »

International Conference on Tolerance and Democracy for Peace in Europe organised by the President of the Republic in cooperation with the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts and the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Salzburg

International Conference on Tolerance and Democracy for Peace in Europe organised by the President of the Republic in cooperation with the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts and the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Salzburg

1.12.2022 – Today, on Thursday, 1 December 2022, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, hosted the international conference entitled Tolerance and Democracy for Peace in Europe at the Great Hall of the Presidential Palace. more »

President Pahor addresses businesspeople at the business event entitled "Business Meets Politics" in Zagreb

President Pahor addresses businesspeople at the business event entitled "Business Meets Politics" in Zagreb

29.11.2022 – At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Croatia, Zoran Milanoviæ, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is today continuing his state visit to the Republic of Croatia. more »

President Pahor on a state visit to Zagreb: "I am pleased that my last official visit abroad will be to Croatia. I have always worked hard for good relations between us. Foreign and European policies always start with the neighbours."

President Pahor on a state visit to Zagreb: "I am pleased that my last official visit abroad will be to Croatia. I have always worked hard for good relations between us. Foreign and European policies always start with the neighbours."

28.11.2022 – At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Croatia, Zoran Milanoviæ, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is on a state visit to the Republic of Croatia today and tomorrow. more »

President Pahor concluded his participation at the Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF) with several meetings in support of Slovenia's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council 2024-2025

President Pahor concluded his participation at the Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF) with several meetings in support of Slovenia's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council 2024-2025

20.11.2022 – President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today concluded his participation in the 18th Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF) in Djerba, Tunisia. more »

President Pahor addresses the 18th Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF)

President Pahor addresses the 18th Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF)

19.11.2022 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor attended the 18th Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF) in Djerba, Tunisia. more »

President Pahor attends the Crans Montana Forum in Geneva

President Pahor attends the Crans Montana Forum in Geneva

17.11.2022 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor attended the Crans Montana Forum in Geneva today, 17 November 2022. more »

President Pahor delivers Slovenia's National statement at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt

President Pahor delivers Slovenia's National statement at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt

8.11.2022 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is attending the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt. more »

At COP27, President Pahor visits the organisers of the Running Out of Time Baton Relay calling for climate education

At COP27, President Pahor visits the organisers of the Running Out of Time Baton Relay calling for climate education

8.11.2022 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is attending the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt. more »

President Pahor starts the formal part of the 27th UN Climate Change Conference – COP27 by participating in a round table discussion on food security

President Pahor starts the formal part of the 27th UN Climate Change Conference – COP27 by participating in a round table discussion on food security

7.11.2022 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is attending the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt. more »

Interview with President of republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor for the Middle East News Agency (MENA)

Interview with President of republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor for the Middle East News Agency (MENA)

6.11.2022 – Interview with President of republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor for the Middle East News Agency (MENA) more »

Ahead of COP27, the Standing Committee for Climate Policy of the President of the Republic of Slovenia adopted Recommendation No. 15

Ahead of COP27, the Standing Committee for Climate Policy of the President of the Republic of Slovenia adopted Recommendation No. 15

3.11.2022 – In Recommendation No. 15 the Standing Committee expressed sincere support to young people from all over the world who have initiated the Running Out of Time call that is being transferred from Glasgow to Sharm El Sheikh, where COP27 will take place. more »

President Pahor commends the revival of the Berlin Process

President Pahor commends the revival of the Berlin Process

3.11.2022 – At the invitation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is attending the Berlin Process Summit taking place in Berlin. more »

President Pahor on an official visit to Germany: Friendship between Slovenia and Germany is sincere and strong and arouses hope that together we will overcome the problems we are facing.

President Pahor on an official visit to Germany: Friendship between Slovenia and Germany is sincere and strong and arouses hope that together we will overcome the problems we are facing.

13.10.2022 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is paying a working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, is hosting him in the town of Neustrelitz in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. more »

President Pahor welcomes today’s decision of the European Commission to recommend to the European Council that Bosnia and Herzegovina be granted EU candidate status

President Pahor welcomes today’s decision of the European Commission to recommend to the European Council that Bosnia and Herzegovina be granted EU candidate status

12.10.2022 – This relates to a Slovenian initiative, which President Borut Pahor formally presented for the first time in his speech at this year’s Munich Security Conference, on 22 February 2022. more »

President Pahor at 2BS Forum in Budva: "There are 100 reasons for not cooperating with someone, but if there is one that enables the cooperation, then choose that one."

President Pahor at 2BS Forum in Budva: "There are 100 reasons for not cooperating with someone, but if there is one that enables the cooperation, then choose that one."

8.10.2022 – Today, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, attended the political and security conference, the To Be Secure Forum (2BS Forum) in Budva, Montenegro. more »

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26. 9. 2022, New York – President Pahor officially launched a campaign for Slovenia to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in 2024-25 at a formal reception in New York
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Interviews

Interview with President of republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor for the Middle East News Agency (MENA)

6.11.2022 – Interview with President of republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor for the Middle East News Agency (MENA)

Interview with the President Borut Pahor for The Associated Press

30.6.2021 – EU chair Slovenia to stay on liberal course, president says

Introductory interview with the President Borut Pahor for the March issue of CorD magazine: Mutual Interests Stronger Than Differences

1.3.2019 – Interview with the President Borut Pahor for the March issue of CorD magazine

President Pahor in Kleine Zeitung“The Balkans Could Escalate”

19.3.2017 – There are two autochthonous minorities in Slovenia – the Italian and the Hungarian. I see nothing to indicate that this would change. As far as the representatives of the German-speaking ethnic group in Slovenia are concerned, I have always been in favour of financially supporting them, including them politically, of nurturing and strengthening their identity.

Instagramming president offers new hope for world peace

18.3.2017 – Borut Pahor is known as President Barbie for his posing on social media Known to two million Slovenes as “President Barbie” for his poses on social media, Borut Pahor wants to use his rapport with both President Trump and President Putin to heal the rifts between the West and Russia.

Forget Trump; Slovenian president rules Instagram

7.3.2017 – Donald Trump may rule Twitter, but he's no match for his Slovenian counterpart on Instagram. Borut Pahor, who is known as "Barbie" and along with Melania Trump is Slovenia's other former fashion model making international headlines, has been actively using social media to get his message across.

Slovenian leader: Invitation for Trump-Putin summit still on

6.3.2017 – Slovenia's president said Monday his invitation to host a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin still stands despite the talk of the Kremlin's meddling in the American elections.

President Pahor Says Arbitration Tribunal Continuing Work Key

19.8.2015 – It is crucial for Slovenia that the border arbitration tribunal continue its work and end it with a ruling, President Borut Pahor told the STA in an interview.

Interview mit dem slowenischen Staatspräsidenten Borut Pahor für die Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: "Wir wollen unsere Souveränität behalten"

27.4.2013 – Interview mit dem slowenischen Staatspräsidenten Borut Pahor für die Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: "Wir wollen unsere Souveränität behalten"

Speeches

President Pahor addresses the 18th Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF)

19.11.2022 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor attended the 18th Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF) in Djerba, Tunisia.

President Pahor attends the Crans Montana Forum in Geneva

17.11.2022 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor attended the Crans Montana Forum in Geneva today, 17 November 2022.

President Pahor delivers Slovenia's National statement at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt

8.11.2022 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is attending the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt.

President Pahor starts the formal part of the 27th UN Climate Change Conference – COP27 by participating in a round table discussion on food security

7.11.2022 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is attending the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt.

President Pahor officially launched a campaign for Slovenia to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in 2024-25 at a formal reception in New York

26.9.2022 – Address of President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor at the launch of the candidature of Slovenia for the UNSC 2024/25, New York.

President Pahor addressed the crowd at the Global Citizen concert in New York

25.9.2022 – At the invitation of the organizers, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, addressed the crowd at the Global Citizen concert in Central Park in New York.

Statement by Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly General debate

21.9.2022 – President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor addressed the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly General debate on behalf of the Republic of Slovenia.

Statement by Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia at the high-level meeting commemorating the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Members of National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities

21.9.2022 – President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, attended a high-level meeting to mark the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Members of National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities.

President Pahor at the opening of the 17th Bled Strategic Forum 2022 (BSF)

29.8.2022 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today attended the opening of the 17th Bled Strategic Forum 2022 (BSF).

At the summit of the Crimean Platform President Pahor reaffirmed the strongest support of the Republic of Slovenia for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine

23.8.2022 – The President Pahor, at the invitation of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, attended the second summit of the Crimean Platform, which this time took place virtually.

On the second day of his state visit to Turkey, President Pahor addressed a business conference

10.8.2022 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is on a state visit to the Republic of Turkey at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is on a state visit to the Republic of Turkey

9.8.2022 – At the special invitation of the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, gave a keynote address today to the participants of the annual meeting of Turkish diplomats.

President Pahor delivers a speech at the condolence ceremony in memory of Boris Pahor at the National Hall in Trieste

1.6.2022 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor, attended the condolence ceremony in memory of Boris Pahor at the National Hall in Trieste.

The traditional Slovenia-UK Friendship Day celebrations take place in Gornji Suhor

31.3.2022 – Slovenian president Borut Pahor and British ambassador to Slovenia Tiffany Sadler marked Slovenia-UK Friendship Day with a special ceremony in Gornji Suhor pri Vinici.

President Pahor on World Water Day: »Our decisions about sustainable management of groundwater must be informed by the best available knowledge«

22.3.2022 – On World Water Day, the President of the Republic of opened the business forum Groundwater – the interplay of science, technical innovation and health by video address.The forum took place in the Slovenian pavillion at EXPO Dubai 2020.

President Pahor at the Vienna Diplomatic Academy: A ceasefire in Ukraine needs to be reached as soon as possible, diplomatic negotiations must continue and a peaceful solution must be found.

16.3.2022 – Today, at the special invitation of the Ambassador, dr. Emil Brix, Director of the Diplomatic Academy Vienna, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, visited this oldest educational institution in the field of international studies in the world.

President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor offers formal apology to the erased

25.2.2022 – Today, at the Presidential Palace, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor offered a formal apology to the 25,671 people who were erased from the Register of Permanent Residents of the Republic of Slovenia 30 years ago.

Reception by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Slovenia for the Diplomatic Corps at the start of the New Year

25.1.2022 – Address by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Slovenia.

President Pahor at the meeting of parliamentary speakers from the Western Balkans: "The enlargement process to the Western Balkans is increasingly becoming a peace and security issue."

27.9.2021 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today attended the meeting of parliamentary speakers from the Western Balkans, held under the title "The Role of Parliaments in Rebuilding Trust in the EU Enlargement Process".

Speech by the President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly

24.9.2021 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today delivered a speech on behalf of the Republic of Slovenia at the general debate of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

President Pahor participates in the UN Summit on Food Systems

23.9.2021 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor spoke today at the UN Summit on Food Systems.

President of the Republic of Slovenia as keynote speaker at the G20 Interfaith Forum in Bologna

12.9.2021 – At the organiser's invitation, President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor held the opening address at this year's G20 Interfaith Forum on intercultural and interfaith dialogue.

Address of the President Pahor at the Interparliamentary Conference on Common Foreign and Security Policy and Common Security and Defence Policy

9.9.2021 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, attended today's Interparliamentary Conference on the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy.

President Pahor: "Let not the Western Balkans become a frozen opportunity for the European Union"

1.9.2021 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor attended the 16th Strategic forum Bled (BSF). President Pahor delivered a keynote address at the Leader's Panel on the enlargement of the EU to the Western Balkans.

President Pahor as keynote speaker at traditional ceremony for Slovenian-American Friendship Day in Andra¾ nad Polzelo

25.8.2021 – In the afternoon, President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor gave a solemn address at the traditional ceremony on the occasion of Slovenian-American Friendship Day.

At the Crimean Platform Summit President Pahor emphasises territorial integrity of Ukraine and calls for sincere dialogue between Ukraine and the Russian Federation and between the European Union and the Russian Federation

23.8.2021 – At the invitation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor attended the inaugural Crimea Platform Summit.

President Pahor attended the opening ceremony of festival Europa Cantat 2021

17.7.2021 – President Pahor is the honorary patron of festival Europa Cantat 2021 and was the keynote speaker at the opening ceremony.

President Pahor calls for participation in the discussion on Europe's future at the Prague European Summit

13.7.2021 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, has attended this year's Prague European Summit, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and the Europeum think tank.

President Pahor attends economic forum within the Three Seas Initiative in Sofia, pointing out the importance of the Initiative Investment Fund

8.7.2021 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is attending the Three Seas Initiative summit in Bulgaria today and tomorrow.

Keynote address by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, At the main ceremony marking Slovenian Statehood day: "A rainbow for the future"

25.6.2021 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor and Ms Tanja Peèar attended the main ceremony marking Slovenian Statehood Day and the 30th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Slovenia.

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