Janša remembers oath of first conscripts, points to importance of security

Ig, 2 June - The day 30 years ago when 270 conscripts were sworn in as the first generation of Slovenian soldiers, serving in the Territorial Defence force, was marked at a ceremony on Tuesday. PM Janez Janša, who also addressed the conscripts as defence minister on 2 June 1991, recalled their training and stressed the importance of security for the country.

Ig PM Janez Janša addressing a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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PM Janez Janša addressing a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig
A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig
A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig Defence Minister Matej Tonin (second from right) and President Borut Pahor (right) at a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Defence Minister Matej Tonin (second from right) and President Borut Pahor (right) at a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig
A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig PM Janez Janša (left) and President Borut Pahor (right) at a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig
PM Janez Janša (left) and President Borut Pahor (right) at a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig PM Janez Janša (left) and President Borut Pahor (right) at a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig
PM Janez Janša (left) and President Borut Pahor (right) at a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig PM Janez Janša addressing a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig
PM Janez Janša addressing a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ig
A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the first oath-taking of Slovenian soldiers at the Training and Rescue Centre in Ig on the outskirts of Ljubljana.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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