FM Says Slovenian Diplomacy Must Focus on Economic Development

Ljubljana, 12 December - Slovenia has achieved most of its great plans set for the future when it gained independence and the country must now reassess its situation and focus on economic cooperation, Foreign Minister Karl Erjavec told a panel debate dedicated to the country's role in the neighbourhood and in the region.

Ljubljana A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Pictured: STA general manager Bojan Veselinovič. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).
Pictured: STA general manager Bojan Veselinovič.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA). Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A round table dedicated to Slovenia's role in the neighbourhood and in the region, organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Slovenian Press Agency (STA).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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