31 Mar 2004 — Berlin
International conference on Afghanistan
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend the two-day conference "Afghanistan and the International Community - a Partnership for the Future".
Foreign Minister Rupel in Berlin at conference entitled "Afghanistan and the International Community - a Partnership for the Future"
International conference on Afghanistan
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend the two-day conference "Afghanistan and the International Community - a Partnership for the Future".
Foreign Minister Rupel in Berlin at conference entitled "Afghanistan and the International Community - a Partnership for the Future"
30 Mar 2004 — Brussels
Meeting of the EU ministers of justice and home affairs
EU ministers in charge of justice and home affairs are to discuss efficient measures in the fight against terrorism. Justice Minister Ivan Bizjak has been invited to attend.
Meeting of the EU ministers of justice and home affairs
EU ministers in charge of justice and home affairs are to discuss efficient measures in the fight against terrorism. Justice Minister Ivan Bizjak has been invited to attend.
29 Mar 2004 — Washington
Conference on security in the Western Balkans
In conjunction with the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Berlin-based European Security Initiative, Slovenia is to stage a conference on security in the Western Balkans.
Dr Rupel's speech at conference titled "From Security to Development in the Western Balkans" in Washington
Foreign Minister Rupel meets US Deputy Secretary of State
Conference on security in the Western Balkans
In conjunction with the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Berlin-based European Security Initiative, Slovenia is to stage a conference on security in the Western Balkans.
Dr Rupel's speech at conference titled "From Security to Development in the Western Balkans" in Washington
Foreign Minister Rupel meets US Deputy Secretary of State
29 Mar - 31 Mar 2004 — Washington
Slovenia and seven other NATO invitees are to deliver their NATO ratification documents to the White House, thereby officially becoming members of the Alliance
Slovenia will be represented by PM Anton Rop, who will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel. - In conjunction with the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Berlin-based European Security Initiative, Slovenia is to stage a conference on security in the Western Balkans.
Slovenia becomes an official member of North Atlantic Treaty
Slovenia and seven other NATO invitees are to deliver their NATO ratification documents to the White House, thereby officially becoming members of the Alliance
Slovenia will be represented by PM Anton Rop, who will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel. - In conjunction with the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Berlin-based European Security Initiative, Slovenia is to stage a conference on security in the Western Balkans.
Slovenia becomes an official member of North Atlantic Treaty
29 Mar - 30 Mar 2004 — Portoroľ
A two-day meeting of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative, which is presided by Slovenia in 2004
Officials from Albania, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Greece, Croatia, Italy and Serbia-Montenegro are to hold working meetings to address the fight against organised crime, environment protection and sustainable development, economy and tourism, transport and maritime cooperation.
Session of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative Round Tables - Information
Slovenia hosts session of Adriatic-Ionian Initiative Round Tables
A two-day meeting of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative, which is presided by Slovenia in 2004
Officials from Albania, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Greece, Croatia, Italy and Serbia-Montenegro are to hold working meetings to address the fight against organised crime, environment protection and sustainable development, economy and tourism, transport and maritime cooperation.
Session of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative Round Tables - Information
Slovenia hosts session of Adriatic-Ionian Initiative Round Tables
26 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
FM Dimitrij Rupel is to give a press conference to present an international conference on the Western Balkans
The event is to be held on 29 March in Washington, and will be organised by the Slovenian Foreign Ministry in collaboration with the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the European Security Initiative. He is also to speak about EU matters; at 6.30 PM.
International Conference "From Security to Development in the Western Balkans", ceremony on handing over the instruments of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty/participation of the Foreign Minister, Dr Dimitrij Rupel
Dr Rupel's speech at conference titled "From Security to Development in the Western Balkans" in Washington
FM Dimitrij Rupel is to give a press conference to present an international conference on the Western Balkans
The event is to be held on 29 March in Washington, and will be organised by the Slovenian Foreign Ministry in collaboration with the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the European Security Initiative. He is also to speak about EU matters; at 6.30 PM.
International Conference "From Security to Development in the Western Balkans", ceremony on handing over the instruments of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty/participation of the Foreign Minister, Dr Dimitrij Rupel
Dr Rupel's speech at conference titled "From Security to Development in the Western Balkans" in Washington
26 Mar 2004 — Brussels
The spring EU summit is to wrap up, focussing on economic topics, the Lisbon Strategy in particular
The summit is also attended by Slovenian PM Anton Rop, who is accompanied by FM Dimitrij Rupel and Finance Minister Dusan Mramor.
EU Summit on the implementation of the Lisbon Strategy
The spring EU summit is to wrap up, focussing on economic topics, the Lisbon Strategy in particular
The summit is also attended by Slovenian PM Anton Rop, who is accompanied by FM Dimitrij Rupel and Finance Minister Dusan Mramor.
EU Summit on the implementation of the Lisbon Strategy
25 Mar - 26 Mar 2004 — Brussels
PM Anton Rop's appearance at the summit of the enlarged EU on Thursday and Friday
One of the main topics of the Brussels summit will be the Lisbon strategy. Prime Minister Rop is also due to hold several meetings on the sidelines of the summit, among other he is expected to meet the EU's foreign policy chief Javier Solana on Thursday afternoon.
PM Anton Rop's appearance at the summit of the enlarged EU on Thursday and Friday
One of the main topics of the Brussels summit will be the Lisbon strategy. Prime Minister Rop is also due to hold several meetings on the sidelines of the summit, among other he is expected to meet the EU's foreign policy chief Javier Solana on Thursday afternoon.
25 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Regular weekly cabinet session
The cabinet is to convene for its weekly session to discuss amendments to the bill on consumers' protection, the companies' act, and the bill on higher education.
Regular weekly cabinet session
The cabinet is to convene for its weekly session to discuss amendments to the bill on consumers' protection, the companies' act, and the bill on higher education.
25 Mar 2004 — Brussels
Leaders of the 25-member EU, including Slovenia's PM Anton Rop, are to begin a two-day spring summit
Leaders of the 25-member EU, including Slovenia's PM Anton Rop, are to begin a two-day spring summit, focusing on terrorism, economic topics and the restart of the talks on the constitutional treaty. Foreign and finance ministers are to attend as well, including Slovenia's Dimitrij Rupel and Dusan Mramor. Prime Minister Rop is also due to hold several meetings on the sidelines of the summit, among other he is expected to meet the EU's foreign policy chief Javier Solana on Thursday afternoon.
Information and the programme (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Leaders of the 25-member EU, including Slovenia's PM Anton Rop, are to begin a two-day spring summit
Leaders of the 25-member EU, including Slovenia's PM Anton Rop, are to begin a two-day spring summit, focusing on terrorism, economic topics and the restart of the talks on the constitutional treaty. Foreign and finance ministers are to attend as well, including Slovenia's Dimitrij Rupel and Dusan Mramor. Prime Minister Rop is also due to hold several meetings on the sidelines of the summit, among other he is expected to meet the EU's foreign policy chief Javier Solana on Thursday afternoon.
Information and the programme (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
24 Mar 2004 — Belgrade, Brussels
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel in Serbia-Montenegro, Europe Minister Potočnik in Brusselsr
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to pay a working visit to Serbia-Montenegro.He is to discuss bilateral relations, the current security situation in the country and the upcoming presidential elections with officials in Belgrade and Pristina. -Europe Minister Janez Potocnik, who is Slovenia's candidate for European commissioner, is to pay a working visit to Brussels. He is scheduled to meet Turkish EU Ambassador Mustafa Oguz Demiralp and Reijo Kemppinen, the European Commission spokesperson.
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel in Serbia-Montenegro, Europe Minister Potočnik in Brusselsr
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to pay a working visit to Serbia-Montenegro.He is to discuss bilateral relations, the current security situation in the country and the upcoming presidential elections with officials in Belgrade and Pristina. -Europe Minister Janez Potocnik, who is Slovenia's candidate for European commissioner, is to pay a working visit to Brussels. He is scheduled to meet Turkish EU Ambassador Mustafa Oguz Demiralp and Reijo Kemppinen, the European Commission spokesperson.
24 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
NATO delegation is to wrap up the visit in Slovenia
A NATO delegation led by Head of the Planning Section at NATO's Operations Division, Diego Ruiz Palmer, is to wrap up a two-day visit.
NATO delegation is to wrap up the visit in Slovenia
A NATO delegation led by Head of the Planning Section at NATO's Operations Division, Diego Ruiz Palmer, is to wrap up a two-day visit.
24 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Israeli Transport Minister in Slovenia
Israeli Transport Minister Avigdor Lieberman is to begin a two-day working visit. He is to meet his Slovenian counterpart Jakob Presecnik. A press statement is scheduled for 10.45 AM.
Israeli Transport Minister in Slovenia
Israeli Transport Minister Avigdor Lieberman is to begin a two-day working visit. He is to meet his Slovenian counterpart Jakob Presecnik. A press statement is scheduled for 10.45 AM.
23 Mar 2004 — Skopje
Culture Minister Andreja Rihter is to begin an official two-day visit to Macedonia
Culture Minister Andreja Rihter and her Macedonian counterpart Blagoj Stefanovski are to sign a programme of cooperation in culture for 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Culture Minister Andreja Rihter is to begin an official two-day visit to Macedonia
Culture Minister Andreja Rihter and her Macedonian counterpart Blagoj Stefanovski are to sign a programme of cooperation in culture for 2004, 2005 and 2006.
23 Mar 2004 — Ankara
Economics Minister Tea Petrin is set to wrap up a two-day visit to Turkey
The two countries are scheduled to sign on Tuesday a bilateral agreements on the promotion and protection of investments and on economic cooperation.
Economics Minister Tea Petrin is set to wrap up a two-day visit to Turkey
The two countries are scheduled to sign on Tuesday a bilateral agreements on the promotion and protection of investments and on economic cooperation.
23 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Head of the Planning Section at NATO's Operations Division in Slovenia
Head of the Planning Section at NATO's Operations Division, Diego Ruiz Palmer, is to begin a two-day visit as part of a tour of all seven future NATO members.
Head of the Planning Section at NATO's Operations Division in Slovenia
Head of the Planning Section at NATO's Operations Division, Diego Ruiz Palmer, is to begin a two-day visit as part of a tour of all seven future NATO members.
22 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Parliament to Convene for March Session Today
Prime Minister Anton Rop and his ministers are to visit parliament to answer questions posed to them by MPs as the National Assembly begins its March session with a busy agenda on Monday afternoon.
Parliament to Convene for March Session Today
Prime Minister Anton Rop and his ministers are to visit parliament to answer questions posed to them by MPs as the National Assembly begins its March session with a busy agenda on Monday afternoon.
22 Mar 2004 — Brussels, Brussels, Ankara
Ministers abroad
-Slovenian FM Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the enlarged EU; preparations for the upcoming spring EU summit, in particular fight against terrorism, are to be discussed, alongside the situation in the Balkans. - A two-day meeting of the EU council of agriculture and fisheries ministers is to begin, with Franci But attending on behalf of Slovenia. Reform of the sectors of olive oil, hops, cotton and tobacco is to be discussed. - Economics Minister Tea Petrin is to attend a third, two-day, session of the Slovenian-Turkish commission. She is also to meet Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Abdulalatif Sener, Economics Minister Ali Babacan and Industry Minister Ali Coskun. An agreement to stimulate and protect investment is to be signed.
Ministers abroad
-Slovenian FM Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the enlarged EU; preparations for the upcoming spring EU summit, in particular fight against terrorism, are to be discussed, alongside the situation in the Balkans. - A two-day meeting of the EU council of agriculture and fisheries ministers is to begin, with Franci But attending on behalf of Slovenia. Reform of the sectors of olive oil, hops, cotton and tobacco is to be discussed. - Economics Minister Tea Petrin is to attend a third, two-day, session of the Slovenian-Turkish commission. She is also to meet Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Abdulalatif Sener, Economics Minister Ali Babacan and Industry Minister Ali Coskun. An agreement to stimulate and protect investment is to be signed.
22 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
European Justice and Home Affairs Commissioner Antonio Vitorino is to pay a visit
Interior Minister Rado Bohinc is to take this opportunity to outline Slovenia's candidacy for the seat of the new European agency for management of EU external borders. Press conference at 2.30 PM.
European Justice and Home Affairs Commissioner Antonio Vitorino is to pay a visit
Interior Minister Rado Bohinc is to take this opportunity to outline Slovenia's candidacy for the seat of the new European agency for management of EU external borders. Press conference at 2.30 PM.
19 Mar 2004 — ljubljana
President Janez Drnovsek is to host a fifth round of debates on Slovenia's future
This time focusing on the prospects, development plans and dilemmas of the EU. The forum will be addressed by FM Dimitrij Rupel, Europe Minister Janez Potocnik and Mojmir Mrak, a member of the government working group on European affairs. Begins at 10 AM.
President Janez Drnovsek is to host a fifth round of debates on Slovenia's future
This time focusing on the prospects, development plans and dilemmas of the EU. The forum will be addressed by FM Dimitrij Rupel, Europe Minister Janez Potocnik and Mojmir Mrak, a member of the government working group on European affairs. Begins at 10 AM.
19 Mar 2004 — Bratislava, Brussels, Zagreb, Alpbach
Ministers abroad
-Finance Minister Dusan Mramor is to complete his two-day attendance of an informal meeting with his counterparts from the EU acceding countries and an international conference on economic reforms. An informal session is to debate the EU's next financial perspective (2007-2013). -Interior Minister Rado Bohinc and Justice Minister Ivan Bizjak are to take part in an emergency session of interior and justice ministers of the enlarged EU. Intensification of anti-terror fight in the wake of the recent bomb attacks in Madrid is to top the agenda. - Europe Minister Janez Potocnik is to meet members of the National Council for Competition to brief them on Slovenia's experience with EU accession. A meeting with Croatian Minister of European Integration Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic is also on his agenda. -Agriculture and Forestry Minister Franci But is to attend the Alpbach European Forum focussing on mountains policy from the aspect of EU enlargement.
Ministers abroad
-Finance Minister Dusan Mramor is to complete his two-day attendance of an informal meeting with his counterparts from the EU acceding countries and an international conference on economic reforms. An informal session is to debate the EU's next financial perspective (2007-2013). -Interior Minister Rado Bohinc and Justice Minister Ivan Bizjak are to take part in an emergency session of interior and justice ministers of the enlarged EU. Intensification of anti-terror fight in the wake of the recent bomb attacks in Madrid is to top the agenda. - Europe Minister Janez Potocnik is to meet members of the National Council for Competition to brief them on Slovenia's experience with EU accession. A meeting with Croatian Minister of European Integration Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic is also on his agenda. -Agriculture and Forestry Minister Franci But is to attend the Alpbach European Forum focussing on mountains policy from the aspect of EU enlargement.
18 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Regular weekly cabinet session
The cabinet is to hold a regular weekly session at 10:00 AM, to discuss among other matters amendments to the VAT law.
Regular weekly cabinet session
The cabinet is to hold a regular weekly session at 10:00 AM, to discuss among other matters amendments to the VAT law.
18 Mar 2004 — Dublin
Minister of Education, Science and Sport Slavko Gaber is to pay a two-day visit to Ireland
On Thursday he is to attend a meeting of education ministers from the OECD member states.
Minister of Education, Science and Sport Slavko Gaber is to pay a two-day visit to Ireland
On Thursday he is to attend a meeting of education ministers from the OECD member states.
18 Mar 2004 — Bratislava
Finance Minister for two days in Bratislava
Finance Minister Dusan Mramor is to attend a meeting of finance ministers from the EU acceding countries.
Finance Minister for two days in Bratislava
Finance Minister Dusan Mramor is to attend a meeting of finance ministers from the EU acceding countries.
17 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Minister Franc But is to meet his counterpart from Serbia and Montenegro
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Franc But is to meet his counterpart from Serbia and Montenegro Milutin Simovic, who is to arrive for a two-day visit to Slovenia.
Minister Franc But is to meet his counterpart from Serbia and Montenegro
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Franc But is to meet his counterpart from Serbia and Montenegro Milutin Simovic, who is to arrive for a two-day visit to Slovenia.
17 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Today in Ljubljana Austrian Foreign Minister Benita Ferrero-Waldner
Austrian Foreign Minister Benita Ferrero-Waldner is to pay a visit to Slovenia at the invitation of Slovenian Foreign minister Dimitrij Rupel.
Foreign Minister Rupel receives Austrian Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Meets the Austrian Foreign Minister
Today in Ljubljana Austrian Foreign Minister Benita Ferrero-Waldner
Austrian Foreign Minister Benita Ferrero-Waldner is to pay a visit to Slovenia at the invitation of Slovenian Foreign minister Dimitrij Rupel.
Foreign Minister Rupel receives Austrian Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Meets the Austrian Foreign Minister
17 Mar 2004 — Rome
Defence Minister Anton Grizold in Rome
Defence Minister Anton Grizold is to travel to Italy where he is to meet his Italian counterpart Antonio Martin. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchange views on security and political issues in Western Balkans and the Middle East.
Defence Minister Anton Grizold in Rome
Defence Minister Anton Grizold is to travel to Italy where he is to meet his Italian counterpart Antonio Martin. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchange views on security and political issues in Western Balkans and the Middle East.
16 Mar 2004 — Geneva, Brussels, Berlin
Ministers abroad
- Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to address the 60th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. On the sidelines, Rupel is to meet several officials, including Albanian counterpart Kastriot Islami. -President of the European Commission Romano Prodi is to meet with all candidates for future commissioners from the ten EU newcomers, including the Slovenian candidate, Europe Minister Janez Potocnik. - Interior Minister Rado Bohinc it to travel to Germany to meet his German counterpart Otto Schilly. The pair are to discuss the establishment of the Schengen border in Slovenia, and Slovenia's candidacy for the seat of the European agency for management of EU external borders.
Ministers abroad
- Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to address the 60th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. On the sidelines, Rupel is to meet several officials, including Albanian counterpart Kastriot Islami. -President of the European Commission Romano Prodi is to meet with all candidates for future commissioners from the ten EU newcomers, including the Slovenian candidate, Europe Minister Janez Potocnik. - Interior Minister Rado Bohinc it to travel to Germany to meet his German counterpart Otto Schilly. The pair are to discuss the establishment of the Schengen border in Slovenia, and Slovenia's candidacy for the seat of the European agency for management of EU external borders.
16 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana, Brdo pri Kranju
PM of Bosnia-Herzegovina Adnan Terzic in Slovenia
PM of Bosnia-Herzegovina Adnan Terzic is on a two-day official visit to Slovenia at the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Anton Rop. Terzic is also scheduled to meet Jozko Cuk, head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS). A press conference is scheduled for 11:50 AM, after the meeting with PM Rop.
Official Visit of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina
PM of Bosnia-Herzegovina Adnan Terzic in Slovenia
PM of Bosnia-Herzegovina Adnan Terzic is on a two-day official visit to Slovenia at the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Anton Rop. Terzic is also scheduled to meet Jozko Cuk, head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS). A press conference is scheduled for 11:50 AM, after the meeting with PM Rop.
Official Visit of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina
16 Mar - 17 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
World Bank President on a Two-Day Visit to Slovenia
World Bank President James Wolfensohn is to start a two-day visit to Slovenia on Tuesday at the invitation of Finance Minister Dusan Mramor. As the highlight of the visit, Wolfensohn is to sign a letter on the graduation of Slovenia, which will now rank among developed countries according to World Bank standards. He is scheduled to meet Finance Minister Dusan Mramor, PM Anton Rop and President Janez Drnovsek.
Prime Minister Meets the President of the World Bank, James D.Wolfensohn
World Bank President on a Two-Day Visit to Slovenia
World Bank President James Wolfensohn is to start a two-day visit to Slovenia on Tuesday at the invitation of Finance Minister Dusan Mramor. As the highlight of the visit, Wolfensohn is to sign a letter on the graduation of Slovenia, which will now rank among developed countries according to World Bank standards. He is scheduled to meet Finance Minister Dusan Mramor, PM Anton Rop and President Janez Drnovsek.
Prime Minister Meets the President of the World Bank, James D.Wolfensohn
16 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Serbian Deputy PM Miroljub Labus is to visit Slovenia
He is scheduled to meet PM Anton Rop, Economics Minister Tea Petrin, Agriculture Minister Franci But, Deputy Director of the Government European Affairs Office Rado Genorio and GZS President Jozko Cuk. Petrin and Labus are to hold a joint press conference after their meeting at 1:00 PM.
Talks between the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Serbian Government
Serbian Deputy PM Miroljub Labus is to visit Slovenia
He is scheduled to meet PM Anton Rop, Economics Minister Tea Petrin, Agriculture Minister Franci But, Deputy Director of the Government European Affairs Office Rado Genorio and GZS President Jozko Cuk. Petrin and Labus are to hold a joint press conference after their meeting at 1:00 PM.
Talks between the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Serbian Government
15 Mar 2004 — Geneve
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend the 60th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights
Foreign Minister Rupel is to attend the 60th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
Dr Rupel meets in Geneva with presidents of Red Cross and World Economic Forum during 60th session of UN Commission for Human Rights
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to attend the 60th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights
Foreign Minister Rupel is to attend the 60th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
Dr Rupel meets in Geneva with presidents of Red Cross and World Economic Forum during 60th session of UN Commission for Human Rights
15 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana, Brdo pri Kranju
Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Slovenia
Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Adnan Terzic is to arrive for a two-day official visit to Slovenia on Monday at the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Anton Rop. Terzic is also scheduled to meet Jozko Cuk, head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Official Visit of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Slovenia
Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Adnan Terzic is to arrive for a two-day official visit to Slovenia on Monday at the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Anton Rop. Terzic is also scheduled to meet Jozko Cuk, head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Official Visit of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina
12 Mar 2004 — Paris
The second day of President Janez Drnovsek's two-day official visit to France will see Drnovsek meet his French counterpart Jacques Chirac
Both presidents will first hold a tete-a-tete, followed by a working lunch at the presidential palace. Earlier in the day, Drnovsek will be meeting Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin.
The second day of President Janez Drnovsek's two-day official visit to France will see Drnovsek meet his French counterpart Jacques Chirac
Both presidents will first hold a tete-a-tete, followed by a working lunch at the presidential palace. Earlier in the day, Drnovsek will be meeting Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin.
11 Mar 2004 — Portoroľ
Discussing the Croatian declaration of a protective ecological and fisheries zone in the Adriatic
The Slovenian, Italian and Croatian foreign ministry state secretaries are scheduled to meet at 9 AM in Portoroz in what will be their second meeting discussing the Croatian declaration of a protective ecological and fisheries zone in the Adriatic.
Meeting of State Secretaries of Slovenian, Italian and Croatian Foreign Ministries
Discussing the Croatian declaration of a protective ecological and fisheries zone in the Adriatic
The Slovenian, Italian and Croatian foreign ministry state secretaries are scheduled to meet at 9 AM in Portoroz in what will be their second meeting discussing the Croatian declaration of a protective ecological and fisheries zone in the Adriatic.
Meeting of State Secretaries of Slovenian, Italian and Croatian Foreign Ministries
11 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Regular weekly cabinet session
The cabinet is to hold a regular weekly session at 10.00 AM.
Regular weekly cabinet session
The cabinet is to hold a regular weekly session at 10.00 AM.
11 Mar 2004 — Paris
President Drnovsek Beginning Visit to France Today
President Janez Drnovsek is to begin an official, two-day visit to France at the invitation of his counterpart Jacques Chirac. Accompanied by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Europe Minister Janez Potocnik, Drnovsek is to meet with heads of both chambers of French parliament on Thursday, and President Chirac and Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin on Friday.
President Drnovsek Beginning Visit to France Today
President Janez Drnovsek is to begin an official, two-day visit to France at the invitation of his counterpart Jacques Chirac. Accompanied by Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Europe Minister Janez Potocnik, Drnovsek is to meet with heads of both chambers of French parliament on Thursday, and President Chirac and Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin on Friday.
10 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
European Minister Janez Potočnik is to speak to the press
European Minister Janez Potočnik is to speak to the press at 3 PM, presenting the current situation in the adoption of the EU body of laws and the open issues of the free flow of labour in the EU and the next EU financial perspective. He is also to speak about his job in the European Commission, where he is to team up with Enlargement Commissioner Guenter Verheugen.
European Minister Janez Potočnik is to speak to the press
European Minister Janez Potočnik is to speak to the press at 3 PM, presenting the current situation in the adoption of the EU body of laws and the open issues of the free flow of labour in the EU and the next EU financial perspective. He is also to speak about his job in the European Commission, where he is to team up with Enlargement Commissioner Guenter Verheugen.
10 Mar 2004 — Bled
International event is to mark the 1000th anniversary of the town Bled, and Slovenia's entry to the EU
Organised by the IEDC Bled School of Management and the Bled municipality, the event - starting at 9.30 AM - is expected to be attended by FM Dimitrij Rupel, Europe Minister Janez Potocnik and head of the European Commission delegation to Slovenia Erwan Fouere. A panel debate on the economic challenges in the enlarged Europe will feature prominent Slovenian and international businessmen.
International event is to mark the 1000th anniversary of the town Bled, and Slovenia's entry to the EU
Organised by the IEDC Bled School of Management and the Bled municipality, the event - starting at 9.30 AM - is expected to be attended by FM Dimitrij Rupel, Europe Minister Janez Potocnik and head of the European Commission delegation to Slovenia Erwan Fouere. A panel debate on the economic challenges in the enlarged Europe will feature prominent Slovenian and international businessmen.
10 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Meeting of social partners
Social partners are due to continue negotiations on the 2004-2005 wage policy agreement for the private sector.
Meeting of social partners
Social partners are due to continue negotiations on the 2004-2005 wage policy agreement for the private sector.
9 Mar 2004 — Brussels
Ministers abroad
- Finance Minister Dusan Mramor is due to attend a meeting of EU counterparts that will discuss the spring economic summit of the bloc and the proposed EU economic stimulus package. - Transport Minister Jakob Presecnik is expected to attend a meeting of EU ministers of transport, telecommunications and energy.
Ministers abroad
- Finance Minister Dusan Mramor is due to attend a meeting of EU counterparts that will discuss the spring economic summit of the bloc and the proposed EU economic stimulus package. - Transport Minister Jakob Presecnik is expected to attend a meeting of EU ministers of transport, telecommunications and energy.
9 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Estonian Foreign Minister is finishing her visit in Slovenia
Estonian Foreign Minister Kristiina Ojuland is expected to meet Prime Minister Anton Rop and Parliament Speaker Borut Pahor before wrapping up a three-day official visit to Slovenia.
Estonian Foreign Minister is finishing her visit in Slovenia
Estonian Foreign Minister Kristiina Ojuland is expected to meet Prime Minister Anton Rop and Parliament Speaker Borut Pahor before wrapping up a three-day official visit to Slovenia.
9 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Secretary General of the Council of Europe is finishing his visit in Slovenia
Walter Schwimmer, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, is expected to wrap up his two-day visit to Slovenia. He is scheduled to meet with Interior Minister Rado Bohinc before holding a press conference at noon.
Secretary General of the Council of Europe is finishing his visit in Slovenia
Walter Schwimmer, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, is expected to wrap up his two-day visit to Slovenia. He is scheduled to meet with Interior Minister Rado Bohinc before holding a press conference at noon.
9 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Two leading officials from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work are scheduled to visit Slovenia
Director Hans-Horst Konkolewsky and the head of the agency's international network Finn Sheye are due to meet Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Vlado Dimovski. The officials are expected to speak to the press at 12.30 PM.
Two leading officials from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work are scheduled to visit Slovenia
Director Hans-Horst Konkolewsky and the head of the agency's international network Finn Sheye are due to meet Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Vlado Dimovski. The officials are expected to speak to the press at 12.30 PM.
8 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Estonian Foreign Minister Kristiina Ojuland continues a three-day official visit to Slovenia
She is due to meet FM Dimitrij Rupel and chair of the parliamentary foreign policy committee Jelko Kacin. Talks with President Janez Drnovsek, PM Anton Rop, Speaker of Parliament Borut Pahor and head of the delegation to the CoE Parliamentary Assembly Roman Jakic are scheduled for Tuesday. Rupel and Ojuland are scheduled to hold a joint press conference at 3.20 PM.
Estonian Foreign Minister Kristiina Ojuland continues a three-day official visit to Slovenia
She is due to meet FM Dimitrij Rupel and chair of the parliamentary foreign policy committee Jelko Kacin. Talks with President Janez Drnovsek, PM Anton Rop, Speaker of Parliament Borut Pahor and head of the delegation to the CoE Parliamentary Assembly Roman Jakic are scheduled for Tuesday. Rupel and Ojuland are scheduled to hold a joint press conference at 3.20 PM.
8 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Session of the Political Affairs Committee of the Council of Europe (CoE) Parliamentary Assembly
The session will open with an address by committee's chair Roman Jakic, who also heads the Slovenian parliamentary delegation to the Assembly, and addresses by Speaker of Parliament Borut Pahor and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel. Pahor and Rupel will also be holding separate meetings with CoE Secretary General Walter Schwimmer, who is also due in Ljubljana.
Session of the Political Affairs Committee of the Council of Europe (CoE) Parliamentary Assembly
The session will open with an address by committee's chair Roman Jakic, who also heads the Slovenian parliamentary delegation to the Assembly, and addresses by Speaker of Parliament Borut Pahor and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel. Pahor and Rupel will also be holding separate meetings with CoE Secretary General Walter Schwimmer, who is also due in Ljubljana.
8 Mar 2004 — Brussels, Strasbourg
Ministers abroad
- Information Society Minister Pavel Gantar will be joining a session of the ministers of the EU and acceding countries in charge of transport, telecommunications and energy. On Tuesday, the session will be attended by Transport Minister Jakob Presecnik. - Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Vlado Dimovski is due to appear at a conference traditionally organised by the CoE to mark International Women's Day.
Ministers abroad
- Information Society Minister Pavel Gantar will be joining a session of the ministers of the EU and acceding countries in charge of transport, telecommunications and energy. On Tuesday, the session will be attended by Transport Minister Jakob Presecnik. - Minister of Labour, Family and Social Affairs Vlado Dimovski is due to appear at a conference traditionally organised by the CoE to mark International Women's Day.
8 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
The forum on the future of Slovenia continues with a debate themed "Slovenia and SE Europe, European Prospect of Western Balkans"
Organised by the Slovenian International Relations Association, the debate is to open at 4 PM.
The forum on the future of Slovenia continues with a debate themed "Slovenia and SE Europe, European Prospect of Western Balkans"
Organised by the Slovenian International Relations Association, the debate is to open at 4 PM.
5 Mar 2004 — Maribor
Austrian Defence Minister in Slovenia
Austrian Defence Minister Guenther Platter is to visit Slovenia upon the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Anton Grizold; the pair is to give a press conference at noon.
Austrian Defence Minister in Slovenia
Austrian Defence Minister Guenther Platter is to visit Slovenia upon the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Anton Grizold; the pair is to give a press conference at noon.
5 Mar 2004 — Bratislava, BanjaLuka
Ministers abroad
- Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Franci But is to conclude a two-day visit to Slovakia. - Minister of the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy Janez Kopac is to wrap up a two-day working visit to Banja Luka. He is to meet Croat-Muslim Federation Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planing Ramiz Mehmedagic and Republic Srpska Minister of Spatial Planning Mensur Sehagic.
Ministers abroad
- Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Franci But is to conclude a two-day visit to Slovakia. - Minister of the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy Janez Kopac is to wrap up a two-day working visit to Banja Luka. He is to meet Croat-Muslim Federation Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planing Ramiz Mehmedagic and Republic Srpska Minister of Spatial Planning Mensur Sehagic.
4 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
Regular weekly cabinet session
At its weekly session, the government is to discuss a number of bills, including a bill on electronic communications, changes to the banking act, to the consumer's protection act and to the media act.
Regular weekly cabinet session
At its weekly session, the government is to discuss a number of bills, including a bill on electronic communications, changes to the banking act, to the consumer's protection act and to the media act.
4 Mar 2004 — Wellington
FM Dimitrij Rupel is to conclude a two-day visit to New Zealand
FM Dimitrij Rupel is to conclude a two-day visit to New Zealand after meeting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Phil Goff, Speaker of the Parliament Jonathan Hunt and several other officials.
Foreign Minister Rupel meets with key parliamentary representatives on official visit to New Zealand
FM Dimitrij Rupel is to conclude a two-day visit to New Zealand
FM Dimitrij Rupel is to conclude a two-day visit to New Zealand after meeting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Phil Goff, Speaker of the Parliament Jonathan Hunt and several other officials.
Foreign Minister Rupel meets with key parliamentary representatives on official visit to New Zealand
4 Mar 2004 — Bratislava, Banja Luka, Brussels
Ministers abroad
- Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Franci But is to visit Slovakia upon an invitation of his counterpart Zsolt Simon. EU-related topics are to top the agenda of But's two-day visit. - Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy Minister Janez Kopac is to leave for a two-day working visit to Banja Luka to meet Republic Srpska PM Dragan Mikerevic and Minister of Economics, Energy and Development Milan Bogicevic. On Friday, he is to meet Bosnia-Herzegovina Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning Ramiz Mehmedagic and Republic Srpska Minister of Spatial Planning Mensur Sehagic. - Vlado Dimovski, minister of labour, family and social affairs, is to take part in a meeting of his counterparts from the EU which is to discuss preparations for the spring session of the European Council.
Ministers abroad
- Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Franci But is to visit Slovakia upon an invitation of his counterpart Zsolt Simon. EU-related topics are to top the agenda of But's two-day visit. - Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy Minister Janez Kopac is to leave for a two-day working visit to Banja Luka to meet Republic Srpska PM Dragan Mikerevic and Minister of Economics, Energy and Development Milan Bogicevic. On Friday, he is to meet Bosnia-Herzegovina Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning Ramiz Mehmedagic and Republic Srpska Minister of Spatial Planning Mensur Sehagic. - Vlado Dimovski, minister of labour, family and social affairs, is to take part in a meeting of his counterparts from the EU which is to discuss preparations for the spring session of the European Council.
3 Mar 2004 — London
Europe Minister Janez Potocnik is to conclude a two-day visit to Great Britain
He is scheduled to meet chair of the House of Lords EU enlargement committee, Lord Dubs.
Europe Minister Janez Potocnik is to conclude a two-day visit to Great Britain
He is scheduled to meet chair of the House of Lords EU enlargement committee, Lord Dubs.
3 Mar 2004 — Wellington
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to begin a two-day visit to New Zealand at the invitation of his counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Phil Goff
Bilateral cooperation and trade are expected to top the agenda, as well as international issues, most notably international terrorism and the reform of the UN.
Foreign Minister Rupel meets with Governor-General Cartwright on official visit to New Zealand
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to begin a two-day visit to New Zealand at the invitation of his counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Phil Goff
Bilateral cooperation and trade are expected to top the agenda, as well as international issues, most notably international terrorism and the reform of the UN.
Foreign Minister Rupel meets with Governor-General Cartwright on official visit to New Zealand
3 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana, Slovenska filharmonija, Kongresni trg 10
Slovenia's business excellence awards
Slovenia's business excellence awards are to be conferred at 11 AM by PM Anton Rop and Economics Minister Tea Petrin, with a press conference held prior to the event.
Slovenia's business excellence awards
Slovenia's business excellence awards are to be conferred at 11 AM by PM Anton Rop and Economics Minister Tea Petrin, with a press conference held prior to the event.
2 Mar 2004 — London, Brussels, Brussels, Warsaw
Ministers abroad
- Europe Minister Janez Potočnik is to start a two-day visit to Great Britain. He is scheduled to meet with British Minister for Europe Denis Macshane Denis MacShane. - Economics Minister Tea Petrin is to attend a business conference organised by the European Commission. - Minister for Environment, Energy and Spatial Planning Janez Kopač is to attend a meeting of environment ministers from EU members and acceding countries. - Transport Minister Jakob Presečnik is to conclude a two-day visit to Poland.
Ministers abroad
- Europe Minister Janez Potočnik is to start a two-day visit to Great Britain. He is scheduled to meet with British Minister for Europe Denis Macshane Denis MacShane. - Economics Minister Tea Petrin is to attend a business conference organised by the European Commission. - Minister for Environment, Energy and Spatial Planning Janez Kopač is to attend a meeting of environment ministers from EU members and acceding countries. - Transport Minister Jakob Presečnik is to conclude a two-day visit to Poland.
2 Mar 2004 — Canberra
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to conclude a three-day visit to Australia
He is to hold talks with his Australian counterpart Alexander Downer, Parliament Speaker Neil Andrew and Transport Minister John Anderson.
Foreign Minister Dr Rupel meets with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Mr John Anderson
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to conclude a three-day visit to Australia
He is to hold talks with his Australian counterpart Alexander Downer, Parliament Speaker Neil Andrew and Transport Minister John Anderson.
Foreign Minister Dr Rupel meets with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Mr John Anderson
1 Mar 2004 — Sydney, Erfurt, Warsaw, Dublin
Ministers abroad
- Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet with New South Wales Prime Minister Bob Carr and other officials from the state as part of his three-day visit to Australia. - Europe Minister Janez Potocnik is to attend a conference on EU enlargement, its opportunities and challenges. He is scheduled to hold a lecture on Slovenia's role in the EU. - Transport Minister Jakob Presecnik is to start a two-day visit in Poland at the invitation of Poland's Deputy PM, Minister of Infrastructure Marek Pol. Talks will focus on bilateral cooperation, the implementation of the EU body of laws, EU funds and related issues.- Culture Minister Andreja Rihter is to attend an informal three-day meeting of the EU council for audio-visual policy.
Dr Rupel meets with Premier of New South Wales and Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly during official visit to Australia
Ministers abroad
- Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet with New South Wales Prime Minister Bob Carr and other officials from the state as part of his three-day visit to Australia. - Europe Minister Janez Potocnik is to attend a conference on EU enlargement, its opportunities and challenges. He is scheduled to hold a lecture on Slovenia's role in the EU. - Transport Minister Jakob Presecnik is to start a two-day visit in Poland at the invitation of Poland's Deputy PM, Minister of Infrastructure Marek Pol. Talks will focus on bilateral cooperation, the implementation of the EU body of laws, EU funds and related issues.- Culture Minister Andreja Rihter is to attend an informal three-day meeting of the EU council for audio-visual policy.
Dr Rupel meets with Premier of New South Wales and Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly during official visit to Australia
1 Mar 2004 — Ljubljana
President Janez Drnovsek is to host talks on the future of Slovenia with representatives of the business and academic spheres
Addressed, among others, by Economics Minister Tea Petrin, the meeting is to focus on the competitive potential of Slovenia's economy and society.
President Janez Drnovsek is to host talks on the future of Slovenia with representatives of the business and academic spheres
Addressed, among others, by Economics Minister Tea Petrin, the meeting is to focus on the competitive potential of Slovenia's economy and society.
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