Stoltenberg calls on MPs to increase Slovenia's defence budget

Ljubljana, 9 October - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressed MPs as part of his visit to Slovenia on Tuesday, calling on them to increase the country's defence budget. The opposition Left boycotted the session, while a protest was held in front of the parliament building against NATO and US plans to use the port of Koper as a logistics hub.

Ljubljana
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressing the National Assembly
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressing the National Assembly
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressing the National Assembly
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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