Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar meets Pope Leo XIV

Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar met with Pope Leo XIV and Holy See Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin to discuss regional stability, international conflicts, and emerging technologies.

During the meeting, President Pirc Musar addressed the situation in the Western Balkans, emphasizing the importance of the European Union's accession process for Balkan nations. She noted that both the candidate countries and the EU must fulfill their respective responsibilities to facilitate integration.

The discussions also covered the conflict in the Middle East, with Pirc Musar highlighting the necessity of United States involvement in resolving the crisis. Additionally, the leaders discussed the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence. Pirc Musar advocated for dialogue between the United States and China to manage AI development and mitigate global risks, noting that the current geopolitical competition regarding technology hinders the establishment of necessary safeguards.