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President Pahor in Monaco with Prince Albert II at charity event to support work of missionary Pedro Opeka

17.7.2019 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor is on a one-day working visit to the Principality of Monaco. more »

President Pahor and Tanja Pečar host president of North Macedonia and spouse on official visit to Slovenia

15.7.2019 – Today and tomorrow, President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor and his partner Tanja Pečar are hosting President of the Republic of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski accompanied by his spouse Elizabeta Gjorgievska. more »

President Pahor: "A productive visit to Trieste."

13.7.2019 – Today, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, attended a ceremony to mark the 99th anniversary of an arson attack on the Narodni Dom (Slovenian cultural centre) in Trieste. more »

President Pahor meets with Turkish President Erdoğan before the working dinner during the SEECP Summit in Sarajevo

8.7.2019 – President Pahor met at a bilateral meeting with the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the margins of his visit in Sarajevo. more »

President Pahor receives Maja Gojković, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia

2.7.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today received Maja Gojković, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia. more »

President Pahor’s speech at the 30th Annual Session of Crans Montana Forum

28.6.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is attending the the 30th Annual Session of Crans Montana Forum, where he received international award "Prix de la Fondation". more »

Consultation organised by the President on Slovenia’s Climate Strategy

27.6.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, organised a follow-up consultation on climate future at the Presidential Palace today. more »

Speech by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, at the main celebration of Statehood Day

24.6.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, and Ms Tanja Pečar attended the main celebration of Statehood Day. more »

President Pahor hosts the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta; the official visit focuses particularly on good humanitarian cooperation

17.6.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is hosting the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ Giacomo dalla Torre del Tempia di Sanguinetto on his official visit to Slovenia. more »

President Pahor and Federal President Van der Bellen affirm excellent relations between the countries in Vienna and speak in favour of a joint commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the Carinthian Plebiscite

13.6.2019 – At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Austria, Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is on an official visit to the Republic of Austria. more »

President Pahor on an official visit to the Republic of Austria

Leaders of the Three Seas Initiative concluded this year's Summit by adopting a Joint Declaration

6.6.2019 – On the second day, the fourth Three Seas Initiative Summit took place in Brdo pri Kranju, where the President Pahor led the plenary session. more »

The President of the Republic of Slovenia Pahor is the host of the The Three Seas Initiative Summit in Slovenia

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President Pahor hosts a formal dinner of the Three Seas Initiative Summit in Slovenia

5.6.2019 – On the eve of the first day of the Three Seas Initiative Summit in Slovenia, Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia, hosted a formal dinner in the Presidential Palace where he also gave an official toast. more »

President Pahor advocates at the 2BS Forum for the new European Commission to understand the integration of the Western Balkan countries as a geopolitical issue and consider the region as a whole

31.5.2019 – After completing a two-day official visit to Montenegro, the organisers of the security forum, To Be Secure Forum (2BS Forum) in Budva today invited President Pahor to be the keynote speaker and present his view of the policy of EU enlargement in the Western Balkans after the recent European elections. more »

President Pahor uses exhaustive and thorough discussions with President Đukanović for a forensic analysis of conditions in the Western Balkans in individual countries and the region as a whole

30.5.2019 – At the invitation of the President of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is on an official visit to Montenegro. more »

President Pahor receives Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign minister

29.5.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today received Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. more »

President Pahor receives Zoran Zaev, Prime Minister of North Macedonia

28.5.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today received Zoran Zaev, Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, who is currently on an official visit to Slovenia. more »

Statement by the President of the Republic of Slovenia on the completion of elections to the European Parliament

27.5.2019 – Statement by Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia, on the completion of elections to the European Parliament yesterday more »

Second day of the official visit of the Finnish President is dedicated to the environment and the relationship with nature

24.5.2019 – Sauli Niinistö, President of the Republic of Finland, is paying an official visit to the Republic of Slovenia at the invitation of Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia. more »

Finnish President Niinistö on an official visit to Slovenia at the invitation of President Pahor

23.5.2019 – Sauli Niinistö, President of the Republic of Finland, is paying a two-day official visit to the Republic of Slovenia at the invitation of Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia. more »

Decoration awarded to José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, for invaluable contributions to the global recognition of the importance of bees

21.5.2019 – President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, conferred a state decoration on José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation. more »

President Pahor receives Prince Edward at the Presidential Palace

15.5.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is hosting His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II, on his visit to Slovenia. more »

President Pahor and Prince Edward mark the first Slovenia-UK Friendship Day in Gornji Suhor

14.5.2019 – President Pahor and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, marked the first Slovenia-UK Friendship Day in Gornji Suhor more »

Second day of German president’s official visit to Slovenia

10.5.2019 – President Pahor and President Steinmeier began the second day of the German president’s official visit to Slovenia with plenary discussions between the Slovenian and German delegations, led by the two presidents. more »

President Pahor welcomes German President Steinmeier on official visit to Slovenia

9.5.2019 – President Pahor is hosting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on a two-day official visit to Slovenia. more »

Joint Call for Europe ahead of the European elections in May 2019

9.5.2019 – Europe is the best idea we have ever had. European integration has helped to realise a centuries-old hope for peace in Europe after unbridled nationalism and other extreme ideologies led Europe to the barbarity of two world wars. more »

Leaders of Brdo Brijuni Process meet in Tirana

9.5.2019 – Slovenian president Borut Pahor and Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović together with the host, Albanian president Ilir Meta, hosted a meeting of the leaders of the Brdo Brijuni Process today. more »

President Pahor gives keynote address at Sarajevo Business Forum

17.4.2019 – Slovenian President Borut Pahor is currently on a working visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. more »

Candid discussions about the slowdown of EU expansion and the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina

16.4.2019 – Slovenian President Borut Pahor is currently on a two-day working visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. more »

Slovenian-American Friendship and Alliance Day

13.4.2019 – Slovenian President Borut Pahor was the keynote speaker today at the annual celebration of Slovenian-American Friendship and Alliance Day. more »

President Pahor confers state decoration on Congressman Paul Gosar

12.4.2019 – At a special ceremony at the President’s Office, Slovenian President Borut Pahor awarded the Golden Order of Merit for services in the area of international diplomacy to Congressman Paul A. Gosar. more »

Slovenian President receives Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation Fontelles

9.4.2019 – Slovenian President Borut Pahor met with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation Josep Borell Fontelles, who is on an official state visit to Slovenia. more »

President Borut Pahor and UN Secretary-General António Guterres meet and open an exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of ITF

29.3.2019 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor is on a working visit in New York, where he had a bilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. more »

President Pahor’s speech at UN High-Level Meeting on Climate and Sustainable Development or All

28.3.2019 – President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor attended the High-Level Meeting on Climate and Sustainable Development for All at UN in New York. more »

President Pahor’s speech for the 15th anniversary of Slovenia joining NATO

20.3.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, attended the event marking the 15th anniversary of the Republic of Slovenia joining NATO, where he was the main speaker. more »

President Pahor and Ms Pečar host the President of the Republic of Bulgaria Radev with his spouse on an official visit to Slovenia

11.3.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr Borut Pahor, and Ms Tanja Pečar, are today hosting the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Rumen Radev, who is on an official visit to the Republic of Slovenia, accompanied by his spouse Desislava. more »

President Pahor received the President of the National Council of Austria Sobotka

6.3.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today received the President of the National Council of Austria, Wolfgang Sobotka, who is currently on an official visit to Slovenia. more »

The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, on official visit to the Republic of Albania

4.3.2019 – At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Albania, Ilir Meta, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is paying an official visit to the Republic of Albania. more »

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 more »

President Pahor concludes the official visit to the United Kingdom by visiting the City of London

1.3.2019 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor is today visiting the City of London as a major global financial centre, thus concluding his official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as a guest of HM Queen Elizabeth II and the British Government. more »

Slovenian President Borut Pahor received by Queen Elizabeth II

28.2.2019 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor is on an official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as a guest of HM Queen Elizabeth II and the British Government. more »

President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor starts official visit to the United Kingdom by meeting Prince Edward

27.2.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr Borut Pahor, is paying an official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as the guest of Queen Elizabeth II and the British Government. more »

President Pahor concludes his visit to Brussels with meeting with the President of the European Council

21.2.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today concluded a two-day visit to Brussels by meeting with the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk. more »

President Pahor in Brussels: Slovenia is part of the Western world in every sense and shares its troubles and opportunities

20.2.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is today and tomorrow paying a visit to Brussels. more »

President Pahor on the first day of the Munich Security Conference attends discussion on Three Seas Initiative

15.2.2019 – Speech given by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor. more »

President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor signs an ordinance calling for the elections of Members of the European Parliament from the Republic of Slovenia

13.2.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today signed an ordinance calling for the elections of Members of the European Parliament from the Republic of Slovenia. more »

Consultations with the president on the "state’s responsibility for the establishment, operation and monitoring of the implementation of private primary school programmes"

5.2.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, today held consultations on the "state’s responsibility for the establishment, operation and monitoring of the implementation of private primary school programmes". more »

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

30.1.2019 – Address by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Slovenia more »

President Pahor’s speech at a formal sitting of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia

28.1.2019 – The President Borut Pahor, addressed deputies of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia at a formal sitting during today’s formal visit to the Republic of Serbia. more »

Official visit of President Pahor to Serbia: Slovenia and Serbia are sincere friends

28.1.2019 – At the invitation of the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is on an official visit to the Republic of Serbia. more »

President Pahor on an official visit to Romania: “For a better future for the EU, we cannot wait for others, we need to put ourselves on the line.”

15.1.2019 – At the invitation of the President of Romania, Klaus Werner Iohannis, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is on an official visit to Romania. more »

Presidents Pahor and Anastasiades seek stronger ties and more integrated Europe

9.1.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr Borut Pahor, and Ms Tanja Pečar, are today hosting the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, who is on an official visit to the Republic of Slovenia, accompanied by his spouse Andri Anastasiades. more »

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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

President Pahor’s speech at the 30th Annual Session of Crans Montana Forum

28.6.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is attending the the 30th Annual Session of Crans Montana Forum, where he received international award "Prix de la Fondation".

Speech by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, at the main celebration of Statehood Day

24.6.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, and Ms Tanja Pečar attended the main celebration of Statehood Day.

President Pahor hosts a formal dinner of the Three Seas Initiative Summit in Slovenia

President Pahor and Prince Edward mark the first Slovenia-UK Friendship Day in Gornji Suhor

14.5.2019 – President Pahor and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, marked the first Slovenia-UK Friendship Day in Gornji Suhor

Slovenian-American Friendship and Alliance Day

13.4.2019 – Slovenian President Borut Pahor was the keynote speaker today at the annual celebration of Slovenian-American Friendship and Alliance Day.

President Pahor’s speech at UN High-Level Meeting on Climate and Sustainable Development or All

28.3.2019 – President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor attended the High-Level Meeting on Climate and Sustainable Development for All at UN in New York.

President Pahor’s speech for the 15th anniversary of Slovenia joining NATO

20.3.2019 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, attended the event marking the 15th anniversary of the Republic of Slovenia joining NATO, where he was the main speaker.

President Pahor on the first day of the Munich Security Conference attends discussion on Three Seas Initiative

15.2.2019 – Speech given by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor.

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

30.1.2019 – Address by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Slovenia

President Pahor’s speech at a formal sitting of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia

28.1.2019 – The President Borut Pahor, addressed deputies of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia at a formal sitting during today’s formal visit to the Republic of Serbia.

Speech delivered by the President of the Republic of Slovenia at the main state ceremony commemorating the Year of Cankar

10.12.2018 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor attended the state celebration ceremony marking the Year of Ivan Cankar, held at Cankarjev Dom in Vrhnika.

President Pahor’s speech at the 2018 United Nations Climate Change Conference

3.12.2018 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is attending the 2018 United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Slovenia statement by Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia, at the 73th Session of the United Nations General Assembly General debate

25.9.2018 – Address by Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia, at the 73th Session of the UN General Assembly

Speech given by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, at the 38th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council

20.6.2018 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, is on a working visit to Geneva, where he was the main speaker today at the 38th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council.

President Pahor and Polish President Duda unveiled a memorial dedicated to Slovenians killed during World War I in Gorlice: “The issue of war or peace is a fundamental political issue.”

23.5.2018 – At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, participated in an unveiling ceremony in the town of Gorlice of a memorial dedicated to the Slovenians killed there during World War I.

The speech by the President of the Republic of Slovenia at the formal sitting of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo

13.2.2018 – During the state visit to the Republic of Kosovo, the President of the Republic of Slovenia will address the members of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo who gathered at a formal sitting.

As he began his new term, President Pahor hosted a formal lunch for the presidents of neighbouring Italy and Croatia

13.1.2018 – Today, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, held a meeting and a formal lunch in Brdo pri Kranju for the presidents of the Republic of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, and the president of the Republic of Croatia, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović.

Inaugural address of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor

22.12.2017 – Today, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, attended the formal session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia on the occasion of Independence and Unity Day and he was sworn in as the President of the Republic

Speech by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr Borut Pahor, at the 12th Bled Strategic Forum

4.9.2017 – Speech by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr Borut Pahor, at the 12th Bled Strategic Forum

Address by the President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor at the ceremony marking the opening of the monument to all victims of wars and war-related victims

13.7.2017 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor today attended the ceremony marking the opening of the monument to all victims of wars and war-related victims.

Speech by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, at the main event on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the euro in the Republic of Slovenia

2.2.2017 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, attended the main event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the euro in the Republic of Slovenia, where he also addressed those in the attendance.

Address by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Slovenia

30.1.2017 – Address by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Slovenia.

Speech by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr Borut Pahor, at the ceremony in memory of the Huda Jama victims

27.10.2016 – Speech by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr Borut Pahor, at the ceremony in memory of the Huda Jama victims

President Pahor and Italian President Mattarella attend the ceremony upon the unveiling of a monument dedicated to Slovenian soldiers who died on the Isonzo Front between 1915 and 1917

26.10.2016 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, and the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, attended a ceremony upon the unveiling of the monument dedicated to Slovenian soldiers who lost their lives on the Isonzo Front between 1915 and 1917 in Doberdò del Lago, Italy.

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