PM Says Pomurje Can Close Development Gap

Ljubljana, 21 February - Nearly two years after the government first toured Pomurje, Prime Minister Janez Jansa came out of Wednesday's visit to the northeastern region confident that Pomurje can close the development gap to the rest of Slovenia. The foundations have been set, he told the press.

Murska Sobota, Diana Hotel Prime Minister Janez Jansa at a news conference following the cabinet's visit to the region of Prekmurje. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Murska Sobota, Diana Hotel
Prime Minister Janez Jansa at a news conference following the cabinet's visit to the region of Prekmurje.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Murska Sobota, Diana Hotel Prime Minister Janez Jansa at a news conference following the cabinet's visit to the region of Prekmurje. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Murska Sobota, Diana Hotel
Prime Minister Janez Jansa at a news conference following the cabinet's visit to the region of Prekmurje.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Murska Sobota, Diana Hotel Prime Minister Janez Jansa at a news conference following the cabinet's visit to the region of Prekmurje. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Murska Sobota, Diana Hotel
Prime Minister Janez Jansa at a news conference following the cabinet's visit to the region of Prekmurje.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Murska Sobota, Diana Hotel Prime Minister Janez Jansa at a news conference following the cabinet's visit to the region of Prekmurje. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Murska Sobota, Diana Hotel
Prime Minister Janez Jansa at a news conference following the cabinet's visit to the region of Prekmurje.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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