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Slovenian Prime Minister diplomatic activities

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Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša has continued a series of high-level diplomatic and commemorative engagements. Following his meeting with Serbian Patriarch Porfirije regarding the Serbian Orthodox community, Janša addressed the anniversary of the Primorska region’s return to Slovenia. He emphasized that the region has always been Slovenian despite historical attempts to suppress its language and culture, noting the role of the 1947 Paris Peace Treaty. In Brussels, Janša met with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to discuss European Union competitiveness, security, and demographic vitality. The leaders highlighted the need to reduce bureaucracy and increase predictability for the European economy to maintain global influence. Janša also conducted a working visit to the Vatican, where he was received by Pope Leo XIV. As the first high-ranking Slovenian official to meet the current pontiff, the visit focused on the potential modernization of the 2001 Vatican agreement to ensure it remains durable for successive governments. Discussions also covered the Catholic Church’s role in Slovenian society and international matters, specifically the political situation in the Western Balkans and its prospects for European integration. During this visit, Janša also met with the Vatican Secretary of State for Relations with States, Paul Richard Gallagher. Expanding his diplomatic itinerary, Janša met with Pope Leo XIV to further discuss upgrading the bilateral agreement between Slovenia and the Holy See, alongside topics such as ~~migration and~~ migration, regional ~~stability.~~ stability, and the return of sacred art. In Rome, Janša met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, where both leaders agreed to elevate the Slovenia-Italy partnership to a strategic level. This partnership will be guided by an action plan focusing on defense, energy, connectivity, research, innovation, and culture. The leaders also addressed European priorities, including energy cost reduction and migration management, with Janša noting that Italy might lift border controls once external EU borders are more effectively secured.

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