Defence Minister: NATO Obligations to Be Met Despite Budget Cuts
Ljubljana, 6 September - Slovenia's will meet its obligations towards NATO despite a recent SIT 20bn (EUR 83.14m) cut in the defence budget, Defence Minister Karl Erjavec said Wednesday after presenting changes to the medium-term defence plan to President Janez Drnovsek.
Ljubljana, presidential palace.
Slovenian armed forces Chief-of-Staff Lieutenant General Albin Gutman (left), President Janez Drnovsek (centre) and Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (right).
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA
Ljubljana, presidential palace.
Slovenian armed forces Chief-of-Staff Lieutenant General Albin Gutman (left), Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (centre) and President Janez Drnovsek (right).
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA
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