Govt Asks President Pahor to Recall Ambassador to Australia

Ljubljana, 22 May - The cabinet decided on Thursday to propose to President Borut Pahor to recall Slovenia's Ambassador to Australia Milan Balažic as of 31 June, the Government Communication Office said in a press release. The move is related to a controversial appearance of a convicted child sex offender to an embassy function.

Brdo pri Kranju Ambassador to Australia Milan Balažic under fire over a controversial Slovenian-born businessman and convicted child sex offender attending the ceremony opening the Slovenian consulate in Melbourne. Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

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Ambassador to Australia Milan Balažic under fire over a controversial Slovenian-born businessman and convicted child sex offender attending the ceremony opening the Slovenian consulate in Melbourne.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA

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