Foreign relations of Slovenia

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Since Slovenia declared independence in 1991, its Governments have underscored their commitment to improving cooperation with neighbouring countries and actively contributing to international efforts aimed at bringing stability to Southeast Europe. Resource limitations have nevertheless been a problem hindering the efficiency of the Slovenian diplomacy. In the 1990s, foreign relations, especially with Italy, Austria and Croatia, triggered internal political controversies. In the last eight years, however, a wide consensus has been reached among the vast majority of Slovenian political parties to jointly work in the improvement of the country's diplomatic infrastructure and to avoid politicizing the foreign relations by turning them into an issue of internal political debates.

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Slovenian embassy in the Hague.

Relations with neighbors

Slovenia's bilateral relations with its neighbors are generally good and cooperative. However, a few unresolved disputes with Croatia remain. They are related mostly to the succession of the former Yugoslavia, including demarcation of their common border. In addition, unlike the other successor states of the former Yugoslavia, Slovenia did not normalize relations with the "Federal Republic of Yugoslavia" (Serbia and Montenegro) until after the passing from power of Slobodan Milošević; although the Slovenes did open a representative office in Podgorica to work with Montenegrin President Milo Đukanović's government.

Succession issues, particularly concerning liabilities and assets of the former Yugoslavia, remain a key factor in Slovenia's relations in the region. On the whole, no conflicts mar relations with neighbors, which are on a sound footing. Numerous cooperative projects are either underway or envisioned, and bilateral and multilateral partnerships are deepening. Differences, many of which stem from Yugoslavia's time, have been handled responsibly and are being resolved.

Diplomatic relations

List of countries which Slovenia maintains diplomatic relations with: [1]

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#CountryDate
1Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia 3 September 1991
2Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania 22 November 1991
3Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 11 December 1991
4Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 15 January 1992
5Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 15 January 1992
6Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 16 January 1992
7Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 17 January 1992
8Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 15 January 1992
9Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 20 January 1992
10Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 24 January 1992
11Flag of San Marino.svg  San Marino 28 January 1992
12Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 29 January 1992
13Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 31 January 1992
14Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein 31 January 1992
15Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 3 February 1992
16Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5 February 1992
17Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 5 February 1992
18Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 5 February 1992
Flag of the Vatican City - 2001 version.svg  Holy See 8 February 1992
19Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 17 February 1992
20Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 18 February 1992
21Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland 24 February 1992
22Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 25 February 1992
23Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 5 March 1992
24Flag of Iran.svg  Iran 9 March 1992
25Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 10 March 1992
26Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 10 March 1992
27Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 11 March 1992
28Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia 17 March 1992 [2]
29Flag of Bolivia.svg  Bolivia 18 March 1992
30Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 20 March 1992
31Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 25 March 1992
32Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 10 April 1992
33Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 13 April 1992
34Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua 14 April 1992
35Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 15 April 1992
36Flag of France.svg  France 23 April 1992
37Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 28 April 1992
38Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 30 April 1992
39Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 4 May 1992
40Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 11 May 1992
41Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 12 May 1992
42Flag of India.svg  India 18 May 1992
43Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 25 May 1992
44Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 29 May 1992
45Flag of Malta.svg  Malta 29 June 1992
46Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 10 July 1992
Flag of the Order of St. John (various).svg  Sovereign Military Order of Malta 15 July 1992
47Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 21 July 1992
48Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus 23 July 1992
49Flag of the United States.svg  United States 11 August 1992
50Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde 17 August 1992
51Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 18 August 1992
52Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 26 August 1992
53Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 28 August 1992
54Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 7 September 1992
55Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 8 September 1992
56Flag of Peru.svg  Peru 9 September 1992
57Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 9 September 1992
58Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 22 September 1992
59Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria 12 October 1992
60Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 12 October 1992
61Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 12 October 1992
62Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 15 October 1992
63Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 20 October 1992
64Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles 21 October 1992
65Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 30 October 1992
66Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 6 November 1992
67Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina 16 November 1992
68Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 18 November 1992
69Flag of Belize.svg  Belize 19 November 1992
70Flag of Mali.svg  Mali 3 December 1992
71Flag of Cyprus.svg  Cyprus 10 December 1992
72Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar 15 December 1992
73Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 19 December 1992
74Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 21 December 1992
75Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela 28 December 1992
76Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia 1 January 1993
77Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 7 January 1993
78Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 18 January 1993
79Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 3 February 1993
80Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 15 February 1993
81Flag of Mongolia.svg  Mongolia 18 February 1993
82Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg  Marshall Islands 19 March 1993
83Flag of Liberia.svg  Liberia 30 March 1993
84Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 26 April 1993
85Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 20 May 1993
86Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 4 June 1993
87Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg  Antigua and Barbuda 15 June 1993
88Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica 9 July 1993
89Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon 29 July 1993
90Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 22 October 1993
91Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova 27 October 1993
92Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 11 November 1993
93Flag of Turkmenistan.svg  Turkmenistan 11 November 1993
94Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala 25 November 1993
95Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg  Kyrgyzstan 19 January 1994
96Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan 25 January 1994
97Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 24 March 1994
98Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast 12 May 1994
99Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 7 June 1994
100Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia 12 July 1994
101Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 19 July 1994
102Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait 5 October 1994
103Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan 16 January 1995
104Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 15 February 1995
105Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso 28 March 1995
106Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 10 May 1995
107Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia 7 June 1995
108Flag of Andorra.svg  Andorra 13 July 1995
109Flag of Yemen.svg  Yemen 12 October 1995
110Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 19 October 1995
111Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 7 December 1995
112Flag of Oman.svg  Oman 13 December 1995
113Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 25 January 1996
114Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan 20 February 1996
115Flag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain 28 February 1996
116Flag of Maldives.svg  Maldives 4 March 1996
117Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh 20 March 1996
118Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras 25 March 1996
119Flag of Laos.svg  Laos 28 March 1996
120Flag of Eritrea.svg  Eritrea 4 April 1996
121Flag of Mauritania.svg  Mauritania 4 June 1996
122Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 16 July 1996
123Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 23 July 1996
124Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 25 July 1996
125Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 29 November 1996
126Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon 11 December 1996
127Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea 11 December 1996
128Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 19 December 1996
129Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador 18 April 1997
130Flag of Brunei.svg  Brunei 28 April 1997
131Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago 9 May 1997
132Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 19 May 1997
133Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius 30 May 1997
134Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau 24 July 1997
135Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname 22 August 1997
136Flag of Syria.svg  Syria 25 August 1997
137Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador 10 November 1997
138Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 25 November 1997
139Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal 2 December 1997
140Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo 31 July 1998
141Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 29 September 1998
142Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti 30 March 1999
143Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 9 December 2000
144Flag of Tajikistan.svg  Tajikistan 4 April 2002
145Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic 11 March 2003
146Flag of East Timor.svg  East Timor 3 April 2003
147Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 20 January 2004
148Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 10 September 2004
149Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg  Afghanistan 20 September 2004
150Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 3 November 2004
151Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 1 December 2004
152Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq 29 April 2005
153Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 20 July 2005
154Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia 25 August 2005
155Flag of Saint Lucia.svg  Saint Lucia 29 August 2005
156Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 21 June 2006
157Flag of Niger.svg  Niger 22 June 2006
158Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 31 August 2006
159Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar 5 October 2006
160Flag of Monaco.svg  Monaco 28 November 2006
161Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda 8 December 2006
162Flag of Djibouti.svg  Djibouti 14 December 2006
163Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar 18 December 2006
164Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Republic of the Congo 19 April 2007
165Flag of Guyana.svg  Guyana 19 April 2007
166Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi 27 July 2007
167Flag of Libya.svg  Libya 19 September 2007
168Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados 18 December 2007
Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo 7 April 2008
169Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis 5 June 2009
170Flag of Tuvalu.svg  Tuvalu 12 June 2009
171Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 9 February 2010
172Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea 26 May 2010
173Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 18 November 2010
174Flag of Palau.svg  Palau 18 February 2011
175Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  Democratic Republic of the Congo 25 February 2011
176Flag of Nauru.svg  Nauru 11 March 2011
177Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg  Federated States of Micronesia 24 March 2011
178Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros 27 April 2011
179Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada 4 May 2011
180Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 21 July 2011
181Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan 23 September 2011
182Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone 13 October 2011
183Flag of Bhutan.svg  Bhutan 13 September 2012
184Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia 3 April 2014
185Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe 10 April 2014
186Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 17 June 2015
187Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 22 July 2016 [3]
188Flag of the Central African Republic.svg  Central African Republic 13 February 2017 [4]
189Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 8 June 2021 [3]
Flag of Palestine.svg  State of Palestine 5 June 2024 [5]

Bilateral relations

Multilateral

OrganizationFormal Relations BeganNotes
Flag of Europe.svg  European Union See 2004 enlargement of the European Union

Slovenia joined the European Union as a full member on 1 May 2004.

Flag of NATO.svg  NATO

Slovenia joined NATO as a full member on 29 March 2004.

Africa

CountryFormal Relations BeganNotes
Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria See Algeria–Slovenia relations
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt See Egypt–Slovenia relations

Since September 2007, Egypt has an embassy in Ljubljana. Slovenia has an embassy in Cairo (opened in 1993). Both countries are members of the Union for the Mediterranean.

Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is represented in Slovenia by an honorary consulate in Ljubljana. [6] [7]

Flag of Libya.svg  Libya See Libya–Slovenia relations
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 30 October 1992
  • South Africa recognized the independence and sovereignty of Slovenia on April 2, 1992.
  • Slovenia has no official representation in South Africa.
  • South Africa is represented in Slovenia through its embassy in Vienna, Austria, and through an honorary consulate in Ljubljana.
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia See Slovenia–Tunisia relations

Americas

CountryFormal Relations BeganNotes
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 14 April 1992
  • Argentina is represented in Slovenia through its embassy in Vienna.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Buenos Aires, which is also accredited to Chile, Peru, Paraguay and Uruguay. [8]
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 21 December 1992
  • Brazil has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Brasília, which is also accredited to Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela. [9]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada See Canada–Slovenia relations
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia July 2004
  • Colombia is represented in Slovenia through its embassy in Vienna (Austria). [10]
  • Slovenia is represented in Colombia through its embassy in Brasília (Brazil).
Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica

Dominica is represented in Slovenia through its embassy in London. [11]

Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala 25 November 1993
  • Guatemala is represented in Slovenia through its embassy in Vienna, Austria. [12]
  • Slovenia is represented in Paraguay through its permanent mission in New York, U.S.
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 22 May 1992See Mexico–Slovenia relations
  • Mexico is accredited to Slovenia from its embassy in Vienna, Austria. [13]
  • Slovenia is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States. [14]
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay
  • Paraguay is represented in Slovenia through its embassy in Vienna, Austria and has an honorary consulate in Ljubljana. [15]
  • Slovenia is represented in Paraguay through its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 7 April 1992See Slovenia–United States relations
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Washington, D.C. and a consulate-general in Cleveland. [14]
  • United States has an embassy in Ljubljana. [16]
  • The former first Lady of the United States, Melania Trump (Melanija Knavs) comes from Slovenia.

Asia

CountryFormal Relations BeganNotes
Flag of Armenia.svg  Armenia 27 June 1994
  • Diplomatic relations between Slovenia and Armenia began on 27 June 1994.
  • Armenia has an honorary consulate in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has an honorary consulate Yerevan.
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan 20 February 1996 [17]
  • Diplomatic relations between Slovenia and Azerbaijan began on 20 February 1996.
  • Azerbaijan has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has a consulate in Baku.
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 1992 [18]
  • China has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Beijing and a consulate in Shanghai. [19]
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 13 January 1993See Georgia–Slovenia relations
Flag of India.svg  India 11 May 1992 [20]
  • India has an embassy in Ljubljana. [20]
  • Slovenia has an embassy in New Delhi. [21]
Flag of Iran.svg  Iran
  • Iran has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Tehran.
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 28 April 1992See Israel-Slovenia relations
  • Israel is represented in Slovenia through its embassy in Vienna (Austria) and an honorary consulate in Slovenia.
  • Since August 1, 1994, Slovenia has an embassy in Tel Aviv. Slovenia has an honorary consulate in Haifa and in Tel Aviv. [22]
  • See also History of the Jews in Slovenia
  • Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: directions of representations in both countries [23]
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan See Japan–Slovenia relations
  • Japan has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Tokyo.
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 1992[ citation needed ]
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 1992-04-15See Slovenia–South Korea relations

The establishment of diplomatic relations between Republika Slovenija and the Republic of Korea began on 15 April 1992.

Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey See Slovenia–Turkey relations
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Ankara.
  • Turkey has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO.
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 7 June 1994

Europe

CountryFormal Relations BeganNotes
Flag of Albania.svg  Albania See Albania–Slovenia relations
  • Albania has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Tirana.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO.
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria See Austria–Slovenia relations

Relations between Austria and Slovenia are close. Austria was, next to Germany and the Holy See, the most firm supporter of Slovenia's independence. It firmly endorsed Slovenia's path into the European Union. Economic cooperation between the two countries is very important and has been expanding since the early 1990s. Regional cooperation, especially with the states of Carinthia and Styria, is well developed: as a concrete manifestation of the excellent state of regional relations, Slovenia, Austria, and Italy entered a joint bid to organize the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium See Belgium–Slovenia relations
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina See Bosnia and Herzegovina–Slovenia relations
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Sarajevo.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina is an EU candidate and Slovenia is an EU member.
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria See Bulgaria–Slovenia relations
  • Bulgaria has an embassy in Ljubljana. [26]
  • Slovenia is represented in Bulgaria through its embassy in Budapest (Hungary). [27]
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia See Croatia–Slovenia relations

Before 1991, both countries were part of Yugoslavia. On June 26, 1991, a mutual recognitial agreement was signed by both countries. Diplomatic relations between both countries were established on February 6, 1992. Croatia has an embassy in Ljubljana and two honorary consulates in Maribor and Koper. Slovenia has an embassy in Zagreb and an honorary consulate in Split. Both countries shares 670 km of common border.

Flag of Cyprus.svg  Cyprus See Cyprus–Slovenia relations
  • Cyprus is represented in Slovenia through its embassy in Vienna (Austria).
  • Slovenia is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Athens (Greece).
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union.
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic See Czech Republic–Slovenia relations
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark See Denmark–Slovenia relations
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland See Finland–Slovenia relations
Flag of France.svg  France See France–Slovenia relations
  • France has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Paris.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany See Germany–Slovenia relations
  • Germany has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece See Greece–Slovenia relations
  • Greece has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Athens.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary See Hungary–Slovenia relations

Relations with Hungary are excellent. Unlike with some of Hungary's other neighbors, minority issues have not been a problem in Hungarian-Slovene relations. The Hungarian minority in Slovenia is granted a policy of positive discrimination under the Slovene constitution, and the legal status of Hungarian Slovenes is good.

Within the Multilateral Cooperation Initiative between Slovenia, Italy, Hungary, and Croatia, cooperation exists in numerous fields, including military (Multinational Land Force peacekeeping brigade), transportation, combating money laundering and organized crime, non-proliferation, border crossings, and environmental issues.

Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 1991
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy See Italy–Slovenia relations

The bilateral relations between Italy and Slovenia have improved dramatically since 1994 and are now at a very good level. In the early 1990s, the issue regarding property restitution to the Istrian exiles was hindering the development of a good relationship between the two countries. By 1996, however, the issue had been set aside, with Italy renouncing any revision of the Treaty of Osimo, allowing a significant improvement in relations. Italy was a firm supporter of Slovene EU and NATO membership, helping Slovenia technically and legislatively master its bid for membership in European and transatlantic institutions.

In 2001, the Italian Parliament finally approved the legislation resolving the last open issues regarding the Slovenian minority in Italy. The legislation, welcomed by both the representatives of the Slovenian minority in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and the Slovenian government, started to be implemented in 2007, removing the last pending issue between the two countries. Since then, Italo-Slovene relations can be characterized as excellent. Although there do not appear to be any scheduled flights between the two countries and the train service, which used to be frequent, has been limited to one train a day in each direction (a night service from Budapest to Venice and back) until December 2011, when it was discontinued, thus leaving no railway connection between the two countries. [30] [31]

Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo See Kosovo–Slovenia relations

Slovenia has a record of supporting the U.S. position on Kosovo, both in regular public statements by top officials and on the Security Council. Prior and during the Kosovo War of 1999, Slovenian top government officials called repeatedly for Slobodan Milošević's compliance with NATO demands. Slovenia granted NATO use of its airspace and offered further logistical support. It also has pledged personnel to support NATO humanitarian operations in the region. Slovenia helped Macedonia deal with the refugee crisis by providing 880 million sit (US$4.9 million) of humanitarian aid, in addition to granting a concession for imported agricultural products. The Slovene Government allocated 45 million SIT (US$250,000) to help Albania, Montenegro, and the Republic of Macedonia, one-third of which went to the latter. Slovenia took in over 4,100 Kosovar refugees during the crisis.

Slovenia recognized Kosovo on 5 March 2008. [32] Slovenia has an embassy in Pristina since 15 May 2008. [33] Kosovo has an embassy in Ljubljana.

Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia See Latvia–Slovenia relations
Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova See Moldova–Slovenia relations

Moldova recognized the Republic of Slovenia at an unknown date. Diplomatic relations were established on October 27, 1993. Both countries are represented in each other through their embassies in Budapest (Hungary).

Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 21 June 2006See Montenegro–Slovenia relations
  • Slovenia recognized Montenegro's independence on June 20, 2006.
  • Montenegro has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • On June 23, 2006, Slovenia opened its embassy in Podgorica. [34]
  • Both countries are full members of NATO.
  • Montenegro is an EU candidate and Slovenia is an EU member.
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 25 June 1991See Netherlands–Slovenia relations
  • The Netherlands has an embassy in Ljubljana. [35]
  • Slovenia has an embassy in The Hague.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO. [36]
  • Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Slovenia (in Dutch only) [37]
Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia See North Macedonia–Slovenia relations

The two countries have very close political and economic relations. Once part of SFR Yugoslavia, the two republics declared independence in 1991 (Slovenia in June, Macedonia in September) and recognised each other's independence on 12 February 1992. [38] Diplomatic relations between both countries were established on 17 March 1992. [39] Slovenia supports North Macedonia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, its Euro-integration and visa liberalisation. [38] [40] A significant number of Slovenian investments ended up in North Macedonia. In 2007, about 70 million euros were invested. [41] In January 2009, the Macedonian prime minister Nikola Gruevski announced, that he expects more Slovenian investments in infrastructure and energy projects. [41] Over 70 Slovenian companies are present on the Macedonian market. [38]

Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 10 April 1992
  • Poland has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Warsaw.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal See Portugal–Slovenia relations
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 28 August 1992See Romania–Slovenia relations
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 25 May 1992See Russia–Slovenia relations
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 9 December 2000See Serbia–Slovenia relations
  • Serbia has an embassy in Ljubljana. [46]
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • Serbia has an EU candidate
  • Slovenia has an EU member. [47]
  • Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Slovenia. [48]
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia See Slovakia–Slovenia relations
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain See Slovenia–Spain relations
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Madrid.
  • Spain has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and of the NATO.
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden See Slovenia–Sweden relations
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 1992
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Berne. [49]
  • Switzerland has an embassy in Ljubljana [50]
  • Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs about relations with Slovenia [51]
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 10 March 1992See Slovenia–Ukraine relations
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 15 January 1992See Foreign relations of the United Kingdom

Slovenia established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 15 January 1992.

  • Slovenia maintains an embassy in London.
  • The United Kingdom is accredited to Slovenia through its embassy in Ljubljana. [55]

Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, the International Criminal Court, NATO, OECD, OSCE, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have an Investment Agreement. [56]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kosovo–North Macedonia relations</span> Bilateral relations

Kosovo–North Macedonia relations are diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of North Macedonia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Serbia–Slovenia relations</span> Bilateral relations

Serbia–Slovenia relations Before 1991, both countries were part of Yugoslavia. Slovenia gained its independence after the Ten-Day War. Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 December 2000. Serbia has an embassy in Ljubljana. Slovenia has an embassy in Belgrade.

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia is an executive department of the Government of Slovenia responsible for relations with other countries and international organisations, monitoring of the international political and economic situation, and strengthening of Slovenia's relations with other countries and international organisations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Italy–Slovenia relations</span> Bilateral relations

Italian-Slovene relations are foreign relations between Italy and Slovenia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vjosa Osmani</span> President of Kosovo since 2021

Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu is a Kosovo Albanian jurist and politician who is the current president of Kosovo since 2021. Osmani was born and raised in Titova Mitrovica, SFR Yugoslavia and studied law at the University of Pristina and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She worked as an advisor to the president of Kosovo Fatmir Sejdiu before she was elected to the Assembly. Osmani held the position of Speaker of the Assembly of Kosovo from February 2020 to March 2021, and also served as acting president between November 2020 and March 2021 after the resignation of President Hashim Thaçi. Upon her election as president, Osmani became the second woman to hold the position, as well as the first person to have served as both acting president and president of Kosovo. Osmani successfully ran on an anti-corruption platform and has expressed a desire to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia. Since taking office, Osmani has returned the flag of Dardania as the official symbol of the presidency.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Božo Cerar</span> Slovenian diplomat (born 1949)

Božo Cerar is a Slovenian diplomat.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aljaz Gosnar</span> Slovenian diplomat (born 1952)

Aljaz Gosnar is a retired Slovenian diplomat. He was Secretary General of the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2006 to 2011, with an interruption in 2008 when he served as the Head of the Secretariat of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. He was the Slovenian Ambassador to Madrid, Algiers and Andorra from 2012 to 2016, Permanent Representative to the United Nations and World Trade Organization in Geneva from 2001 to 2006, and the Chargé d'Affaires in Canberra from 1993 to 1997. During his career he was national coordinator of the Slovenian membership to the United Nations Security Council from 1989 to 1999, Head of the Minister's cabinet and Head of the Multilateral Relations department. He also served as diplomat in ex-Yugoslav Embassies in Guyana and Panama. Since his retirement in 2017, he has been assisting and promoting the economic relations between Slovenia and Spain in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce of Gipuzkoa in Spain. He is also co-founder and member of the board of Slovenian Global Business Network. He holds a degree of Bachelor of Laws.

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