After new leaked tape, Vizjak says he defended state interests

Ljubljana, 4 November - Environment Minister Andrej Vizjak stepped up his defence of a 2007 conversation with the businessman Bojan Petan after new recordings were published by POP TV. He told the press on Thursday that his goal was to protect the interests of the state in a takeover of the spa company Terme Čatež and he had a clear conscience.

Ljubljana Environment Minister Andrej Vizjak. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Andrej Vizjak.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Environment Minister Andrej Vizjak speaks to the press after POP TV releases a new recording of his 2007 conversation with the businessman Bojan Petan. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Andrej Vizjak speaks to the press after POP TV releases a new recording of his 2007 conversation with the businessman Bojan Petan.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Environment Minister Andrej Vizjak speaks to the press after POP TV releases a new recording of his 2007 conversation with the businessman Bojan Petan. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Andrej Vizjak speaks to the press after POP TV releases a new recording of his 2007 conversation with the businessman Bojan Petan.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana Environment Minister Andrej Vizjak speaks to the press after POP TV releases a new recording of his 2007 conversation with the businessman Bojan Petan. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Ljubljana
Environment Minister Andrej Vizjak speaks to the press after POP TV releases a new recording of his 2007 conversation with the businessman Bojan Petan.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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