Slovenia seeks closer cooperation with Israel while maintaining principled foreign policy - Exclusive
Slovenia is looking to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Israel by expanding cooperation in areas of shared interest, while continuing to uphold its long-standing foreign policy principles on developments in the Middle East.
This was said by the source in the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia in an exclusive interview with CE Report.
According to the source, Slovenia welcomes new opportunities to deepen dialogue with Israel and further develop bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of economic cooperation and security. The ministry emphasized that strengthening practical cooperation can benefit both countries while reinforcing constructive engagement between the two governments.
At the same time, the source stressed that Slovenia will continue to pursue its principled foreign policy positions, including regarding the situation in the Middle East. While acknowledging that differences in views may exist on certain issues, Slovenia believes these should not prevent meaningful diplomatic engagement.
The ministry underlined that open and constructive dialogue remains the foundation of effective international relations. By maintaining regular communication—even on matters where perspectives differ—both sides can build greater mutual understanding, enhance trust, and create conditions for stronger bilateral relations in the future.
Slovenia reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy as the most effective way to address challenges, promote cooperation, and advance shared interests while remaining consistent with its foreign policy values.
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This interview was prepared by Laura Hoffman
