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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to visit Slovenia in September
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is expected to visit Slovenia on September 9 and 10. The visit is anticipated to include the official opening of the first Israeli embassy in Ljubljana. While the embassy opening is planned, reports suggest the reception may be held at the Grand Plaza hotel in Ljubljana rather than at the new diplomatic premises.
During the visit, a Slovenian-Israeli business forum will be held on September 9, organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Spirit agency. The forum aims to facilitate business connections for Slovenian companies interested in Israeli markets.
The diplomatic developments come amid domestic political tension in Slovenia. Prime Minister Janez Janša has faced criticism from the opposition and President Nataša Pirc Musar regarding Slovenia's decision to block a joint EU statement condemning Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly thanked Janša for his stance, while the EU has criticized the move.
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Benjamin Netanyahu · Gideon Saar · Janez Janša · Slovenia · Tone Kajzer
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is scheduled to visit Slovenia on September 9 and 10. n1info.si · primorske.si · siol.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] A Slovenian-Israeli business forum is scheduled for September 9, organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. n1info.si · primorske.si · siol.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Nataša Pirc Musar stated that Slovenia should support the joint EU statement. primorske.si · siol.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government committee for state administration has the meeting between Slovenian and Israeli foreign ministers on its agenda. n1info.si · primorske.si · siol.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The embassy opening reception is expected to take place at the Grand Plaza hotel in Ljubljana rather than at the new diplomatic premises. primorske.si · siol.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša on X for his 'courage and clarity' regarding Slovenia's stance on EU statements. n1info.si · primorske.si · siol.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The visit will likely include the opening of the first Israeli embassy in Ljubljana. n1info.si · primorske.si · siol.net