Merkel Describes Slovenia as Reliable European Partner

Ljubljana, 30 August - German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her host PM Borut Pahor agreed in Ljubljana on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation, including in efforts related to the euro crisis and the Western Balkans. Pahor said that he wanted to establish a special relationship with Germany, while Merkel described Slovenia as a reliable EU partner.

Ljubljana German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor address the press after their meeting as part of Merkel's visit to Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor address the press after their meeting as part of Merkel's visit to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor address the press after their meeting as part of Merkel's visit to Slovenia. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor address the press after their meeting as part of Merkel's visit to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk receives German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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President Danilo Tuerk receives German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor address the press after their meeting as part of Merkel's visit to Slovenia. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor address the press after their meeting as part of Merkel's visit to Slovenia.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor address the press after their meeting as part of Merkel's visit to Slovenia. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor address the press after their meeting as part of Merkel's visit to Slovenia.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the press after meeting Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the press after meeting Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor address the press after their meeting as part of Merkel's visit to Slovenia. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor address the press after their meeting as part of Merkel's visit to Slovenia.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the press after meeting Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the press after meeting Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the press after meeting Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses the press after meeting Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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