Commission Calls on Govt to Raise Open Minority Issues

Ljubljana, 25 February - The parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad met on Wednesday to discuss topical issues related to Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries. It called on the government to raise all open issues related to the minorities in its bilateral and other international contacts.

Ljubljana A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed. Pictured: President of the only party of the Slovenian minority in Austria, the Unity List (EL), Vladimir Smrtnik, (second from the right) and the head of the Council of Slovenian Organisations, Marjan Sturm (third from the right). Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed.
Pictured: President of the only party of the Slovenian minority in Austria, the Unity List (EL), Vladimir Smrtnik, (second from the right) and the head of the Council of Slovenian Organisations, Marjan Sturm (third from the right).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed. Pictured: President of the only party of the Slovenian minority in Austria, the Unity List (EL), Vladimir Smrtnik, (left) and the president of the Association of Carinthian Slovenians (SKS), Bernard Sadovnik (centre). Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed.
Pictured: President of the only party of the Slovenian minority in Austria, the Unity List (EL), Vladimir Smrtnik, (left) and the president of the Association of Carinthian Slovenians (SKS), Bernard Sadovnik (centre).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Member of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, Franc Puksic (centre) and Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks (right) at a session of the commission. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Member of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, Franc Puksic (centre) and Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks (right) at a session of the commission.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana The president of the Council of Slovenian Organisations (SSO), Drago Stoka, (sitting left) and Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks (sitting right) attend a session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the Council of Slovenian Organisations (SSO), Drago Stoka, (sitting left) and Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks (sitting right) attend a session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed. Pictured: the head of the Slovenian Cultural and Economic Association (SKGZ), Rudi Pavsic, (centre) shaking hands with Prime Minister Borut Pahor. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed.
Pictured: the head of the Slovenian Cultural and Economic Association (SKGZ), Rudi Pavsic, (centre) shaking hands with Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed. Pictured: President of the Council of Slovenian Organisations (SSO), Drago Stoka shakes hands with Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks (right). Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed.
Pictured: President of the Council of Slovenian Organisations (SSO), Drago Stoka shakes hands with Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks (right).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed. Pictured: Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks (left) and Prime Minister Borut Pahor. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed.
Pictured: Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks (left) and Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed. Pictured: President of the Council of Slovenian Organisations (SSO), Drago Stoka, Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks (centre) and Prime Minister Borut Pahor. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed.
Pictured: President of the Council of Slovenian Organisations (SSO), Drago Stoka, Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks (centre) and Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed. Pictured: Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks (left) and head of the commission Miro Petek. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A session of the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad, where topical issues regarding Slovenian minorities in neighbouring countries were discussed.
Pictured: Minister for Slovenians Abroad Bostjan Zeks (left) and head of the commission Miro Petek.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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