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President Pahor congratulates Dr Vjosa Osmani on her election as President of the Republic of Kosovo in a telephone conversation

8.4.2021 – Today, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, in a lengthy telephone conversation with the newly elected President of the Republic of Kosovo, Dr Vjosa Osmani, congratulated her on her election and wished her great success. more »

President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor receives Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia Nikola Dimitrov

31.3.2021 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor today received the Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia Nikola Dimitrov. more »

President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor receives Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania Bogdan Lucian Aurescu

26.3.2021 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor today received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania Bogdan Lucian Aurescu. more »

President Pahor at meeting of ambassadors of EU Member States: "Every community, especially the European Union, must have a dream about its future – even if it might seem unattainable now."

23.3.2021 – As part of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, attended a regular meeting with ambassadors of EU Member States. more »

Slovenian President Pahor and Turkish President Erdogan on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership Agreement between Slovenia and Turkey

20.3.2021 – Today, President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. more »

President of the Republic receives the French Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs

19.3.2021 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor today received the Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs, attached to the Minister for Europe and for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Clément Beaune. more »

President Pahor talks with Slovak President Čaputová on the epidemic and the recovery from it

18.3.2021 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, spoke via video link today with the President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Čaputová. more »

President of the Republic receives the Minister of Defence of the Republic of North Macedonia Radmila Shekerinska

18.3.2021 – The President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor today received the Minister of Defence of the Republic of North Macedonia Radmila Shekerinska. more »

President Pahor discusses current issues with German President Steinmeier

17.3.2021 – Today, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, had a lengthy telephone conversation with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. more »

President of the Republic of Slovenia receives prominent members of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, authors of the Statement on Slovenian Reconciliation

15.3.2021 – Today, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, received the President of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SAZU), Dr Peter Štih, and the members of the working group that prepared the Statement on Slovenian Reconciliation. more »

Slovenian President Borut Pahor holds a video conference with Moldovan President Maia Sandu

15.3.2021 – Today, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, had a video conference with the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu. more »

President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor receives Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain Arancha González Laya

11.3.2021 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor today received the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain, Arancha González Laya. more »

President Pahor visits contingent of the Slovenian Armed Forces at Camp Butmir in Sarajevo

5.3.2021 – President of the Republic of Slovenia and Commander-in-Chief of Defence Forces Borut Pahor visited the members of the Slovenian Armed Forces taking part in EUFOR Operation Althea at Camp Butmir in Sarajevo. more »

President Pahor announces vaccine donations in Sarajevo and reaffirms Slovenia’s support to Bosnia and Herzegovina on its way to EU membership

5.3.2021 – President of the Republic of Slovenia and Commander-in-Chief of Defence Forces Borut Pahor is on a working visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina today. more »

Address by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, the Prime Minister and the Apostolic Nuncio in Slovenia for the Diplomatic Corps at the start of the New Year

5.2.2021 – Due to the epidemiological situation, this year's speeches for the diplomatic corps on the occasion of the New Year were delivered virtually. more »

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 »

A joint congratulatory message from the Slovenian and Italian presidents

22.12.2020 – In a joint congratulatory message, the President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor and the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella expressed their enthusiasm that Nova Gorica and Gorizia will together become the European Capital of Culture in 2025 under the slogan "Go! Borderless". more »

Traditional meeting of four Slovenian Presidents (4P)

21.12.2020 – Today at the Presidential Palace, the President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor hosted the traditional meeting of four presidents. more »

President Pahor's address at a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement

12.12.2020 – President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor and 25 world leaders addressed guests at a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement. more »

Slovenian President the keynote speaker at the political and security council on the EU enlargement

11.12.2020 – Today, the President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor attended the political and security forum "To Be Secure Forum" (2BS Forum). more »

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5. 2. 2021, Ljubljana – Address by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, the Prime Minister and the Apostolic Nuncio in Slovenia for the Diplomatic Corps at the start of the New Year

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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

Address by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, the Prime Minister and the Apostolic Nuncio in Slovenia for the Diplomatic Corps at the start of the New Year

5.2.2021 – Due to the epidemiological situation, this year's speeches for the diplomatic corps on the occasion of the New Year were delivered virtually.

Slovenian President the keynote speaker at the political and security council on the EU enlargement

11.12.2020 – Today, the President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor attended the political and security forum "To Be Secure Forum" (2BS Forum).

Message by the Slovenian President on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

25.11.2020 – Message by the President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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

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.

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.

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