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STATEMENT of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor

7.1.2021 – Statement of the President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor after the events in Washington DC. more »

Response of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, in connection with the Prime Minister's letter to the leaders of the European Union

18.11.2020 – With regard to the questions from the media in connection with the Prime Minister's letter to the leaders of the European Union, please find the response of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor. more »

The President of the Republic of Slovenia addressed the Paris Peace Forum via videoconference

12.11.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor addressed the Paris Peace Forum today via videoconference. more »

President Pahor congratulated President-elect of the United States of America Joe Biden

9.11.2020 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor has congratulated Joe Biden, President-elect of the United States of America. more »

President of the Republic of Slovenia addresses participants of the International Youth Conference in a video address: "Instead of hate speech, we can choose to speak love. It depends on us. Let us try and see what happens."

5.11.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, spoke today at the 18th International Youth Conference, which is taking place virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. more »

President Pahor expresses sympathy and solidarity to Austrian President and friend Van der Bellen

3.11.2020 – This afternoon, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, in a telephone conversation with Austrian President and friend Alexander Van der Bellen, expressed his deep distress and concern after last night's terrorist attacks in Vienna. more »

President Borut Pahor sends letter of condolence to Austrian President Van der Bellen

3.11.2020 – After yesterday’s terrorist attack in Vienna, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, sent a letter of condolence to the President of the Republic of Austria, Dr Alexander Van der Bellen. more »

President Pahor sends letter of condolence to French President Emmanuel Macron

30.10.2020 – After yesterday’s terrorist attack in Nice, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, sent a letter of condolence to the President of the Republic of France, Emmanuel Macron. more »

The President of the Republic of Slovenia attended the virtual presidential summit of the Three Seas Initiative

19.10.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today attended the virtual presidential summit of the Three Seas Initiative. more »

President Pahor with UN World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley on World Hunger Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

17.10.2020 – Today, President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor spoke on the telephone with David Beasley, Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme. more »

Address by the President of the Republic of Slovenia at the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Carinthian plebiscite

10.10.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, and the President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, jointly attended the ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Carinthian plebiscite, thus confirming the friendship between the two neighbouring countries. more »

The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, and the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, jointly attend the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Carinthian plebiscite

10.10.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, and the President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, jointly attended a ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Carinthian plebiscite in Klagenfurt. more »

Joint statement of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, and the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, prior to the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Carinthian plebiscite

7.10.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, and the President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, will jointly attend a ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Carinthian plebiscite. more »

The Slovenian president met with representatives of the Slovenian national minority in the Republic of Austria

2.10.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor met today with representatives of the Slovenian national minority in the Republic of Austria. more »

Video statement by Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia at high-level meeting on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women

1.10.2020 – President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor took part with video statement in a virtual high-level session on the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women. more »

The President of the Republic of Slovenia addresses the global Summit on Biodiversity via videoconference

30.9.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor addressed the global Summit on Biodiversity today. The global summit was held virtually. more »

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24. 9. 2020, Ljubljana – Video statement by H.E. Mr. Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia at the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly General debate

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Interviews

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"

As part of his official visit to France, President Borut Pahor held and interview with French newspaper Le Figaro

18.4.2013 – As part of his official visit to France, President Borut Pahor held and interview with French newspaper Le Figaro, entitled 'Slovenia Does Not Need Bailout'. The main topic of discussion was the financial crisis in Slovenia and the measures to solve it, while the main question concerned Slovenia's need for a bailout.

Interview mit dem slowenischen Staatspräsidenten Borut Pahor für Die Presse

9.2.2013 – In einem Interview sprach Sloweniens Präsident über die Verantwortung einzelner Politiker gegenüber den Menschen und dem Rechtsstaat, eine stärkere und gemeinsame Europäische Union und betonte seine Überzeugung, dass Slowenien aus der gegenwärtigen moralischen, politischen und wirtschaftlichen Krise stärker hervorgehen wird.

Speeches

The President of the Republic of Slovenia addressed the Paris Peace Forum via videoconference

12.11.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor addressed the Paris Peace Forum today via videoconference.

President of the Republic of Slovenia addresses participants of the International Youth Conference in a video address: "Instead of hate speech, we can choose to speak love. It depends on us. Let us try and see what happens."

5.11.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, spoke today at the 18th International Youth Conference, which is taking place virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Address by the President of the Republic of Slovenia at the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Carinthian plebiscite

The President of the Republic of Slovenia addresses the global Summit on Biodiversity via videoconference

30.9.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor addressed the global Summit on Biodiversity today. The global summit was held virtually.

President Pahor’s speech at Sobranje of the Republic of North Macedonia

25.9.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, addressed members of Sobranje, the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia during today’s formal visit to the country.

Video statement by H.E. Mr. Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia at the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly General debate

24.9.2020 – The President of the Republic Borut Pahor delivered a speech at the 75th anniversary session of the United Nations General Assembly, which is taking place virtually this year.

Slovenian president at a high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN

21.9.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor participated at the high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN today.

Slovenian and Croatian Presidents together for the first time at a memorial ceremony on the anniversary of the liberation of the former Italian fascist concentration camp Kampor on Rab island

5.9.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor and the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanović today attended a memorial ceremony on the anniversary of the liberation of the former Italian fascist concentration camp Kampor on the island of Rab.

President Pahor attends the 24th Consultations of Slovenian Diplomats

3.9.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor addressed Slovenian ambassadors and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

President Pahor at the opening of the 15th Bled Strategic Forum 2020 (BSF)

31.8.2020 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today attended the opening of the 15th Bled Strategic Forum 2020 (BSF), where he gave the keynote speech.

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima, the president of the Republic of Slovenia sends a video message to the international community

6.8.2020 – On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima and at the special invitation of Kazumi Matsui, the Mayor of Hiroshima, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, participated in the central commemorative ceremony by addressing a video message to the international community.

Slovenian President opens the Slovenian–Slovak business forum

22.7.2020 – Slovenian President Borut Pahor and President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Čaputová today opened the Slovenian–Slovak business forum.

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