Slovenia must remember importance of defence, president tells army day ceremony

Ljubljana, 15 May - Slovenia must remember the importance of having a capable and modern defence system and armed force even if it does not face a direct threat, President Borut Pahor told a ceremony on Army Day in Ljubljana on Sunday.

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor addresses a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Slovenian army. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor addresses a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Slovenian army.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor shakes hands with army offices at a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Slovenian army. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor shakes hands with army offices at a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Slovenian army.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor arrives at a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Slovenian army. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor arrives at a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Slovenian army.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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