Officials highlight courage of Rudolf Maister

Ravne na Koroškem/Ljubljana, 23 November - Addressing the main ceremony marking Rudolf Maister Day on Monday, Defence Minister Andreja Katič stressed the courage and skills of the WWI general in protecting what is today Slovenia's northern border. President Borut Pahor meanwhile said Maister's courage and determination had contributed to Slovenia's independence.

Ravne na KOroškem Defence Minister Andreja Katič (centre) at a ceremony honouring the memory of WWI General Rudolf Maister. Photo: Vesna Pušnik Brezovnik/STA

Ravne na KOroškem
Defence Minister Andreja Katič (centre) at a ceremony honouring the memory of WWI General Rudolf Maister.
Photo: Vesna Pušnik Brezovnik/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor (centre) addressing visitors as he was hosting an open-door day to mark Rudolf Maister Day. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (centre) addressing visitors as he was hosting an open-door day to mark Rudolf Maister Day.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor (centre) addressing visitors as he was hosting an open-door day to mark Rudolf Maister Day. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (centre) addressing visitors as he was hosting an open-door day to mark Rudolf Maister Day.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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