30 Apr 2003 — Brussels Slovenia is to attend as an observer the sessions of both COREPERs, committees of permanent representatives of the EU member states in Brussels The country will be represented by Ambassador in the EU Ciril Stokelj and his deputy Marjeta Jager. The sessions of COREPERs I and II will be attended by the future EU members for the first time ever.
28 Apr - 29 Apr 2003 — Vienna Minister But is to attend ministerial conference in Vienna Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Franci But is to attend a two-day ministerial conference on the protection of forests in Europe, in Vienna. The fourth such conference will be attended by representatives of 35 countries who are expected to sign several documents on forest protection.
28 Apr - 29 Apr 2003 — Ljubljana Danish Defence Minister in Slovenia Danish Defence Minister Svend Aage Jensby is to arrive on a two-day visit to Slovenia upon the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Anton Grizold. The Danish defence minister will also meet FM Dimitrij Rupel and heads of the parliamentary committees for defence and foreign policy, Rudolf Petan and Jelko Kacin.
28 Apr 2003 — Brussels FM Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in the session of the European Parliament committee on foreign affairs, human rights, and common foreign and security policy FM Rupel is to present activities and plans in connection to Slovenia's upcoming membership in the EU.
25 Apr 2003 — Brussels Dr Rupel to participate in a session of the European Convention Dr Dimitrij Rupel, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the prime minister’s representative to the Convention on the Future of Europe, will participate in a session of the European Convention in Brussels. Information Dr Rupel participates in a session of the Convention on the Future of Europe
22 Apr - 24 Apr 2003 — Brussels Conference of European transport ministers The 87th session of the conference of European transport ministers is to kick off. The three-day session is to be attended by a Slovenian delegation led by Minister Jakob Presecnik.
22 Apr 2003 — Ljubljana Signing the social agreement Representatives of the government, employers and trade unions are to sign the social agreement at 12:00 PM (Gregorčičeva 20, room 109).
22 Apr 2003 — Ljubljana Traditional questions time in the Parliament Parliament is to convene for its April session, launching the debate with the traditional questions time for representatives of the Government.
14 Apr 2003 — oper Croatian Foreign Minister Tonino Picula in Slovenia Croatian Foreign Minister Tonino Picula is due to pay a one-day working visit at the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Dimitrij Rupel. A press conference is scheduled for 12:45 PM.
12 Apr - 15 Apr 2003 — Ljubljana French Agriculture Minister Herve Gaymard in Slovenia French Agriculture Minister Herve Gaymard is to kick off the official part of his visit to Slovenia, meeting with Slovenian counterpart Franci But, Speaker of Parliament Borut Pahor and Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel.
11 Apr 2003 — Brussels Minister for Labour, Family and Social Affairs Vlado Dimovski in Brussels Minister for Labour, Family and Social Affairs Vlado Dimovski is to meet with the European Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs Anna Diamantopoulu.
9 Apr 2003 — Strasbourg The European Parliament - the endorsment of the accession of ten newcomers to the EU The European Parliament is scheduled to endorse the accession of ten newcomers, among them Slovenia, to the EU. The approval will come as the fulfilment of one of the final conditions for the signing of the Accession Treaty on 16 April. EP Endorses Slovenia's Membership
9 Apr 2003 — Ljubljana Dutch Foreign Minister Jaap de Hoop Scheffer in Slovenia Dutch Foreign Minister Jaap de Hoop Scheffer is to visit Slovenia upon the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Dimitrij Rupel, with ways for boosting bilateral co-operation to top the talks' agenda. The two ministers are to hold a joint press conference at 12:10 PM.
8 Apr - 9 Apr 2003 — Lisbon Defence Minister Anton Grizold is to pay an official visit to Portugal Defence Minister Anton Grizold is to pay an official visit to Portugal for two days.
7 Apr 2003 — Ljubljana Macedonian Culture Minister on a working visit to Slovenia Macedonian Culture Minister Blagoja Stefanovski, who is on a working visit to Slovenia, is meeting Slovenian counterpart Andreja Rihter. Afterwards, the two ministers are to give press statements at 2:40 PM.
7 Apr 2003 — Ljubljana FM of Bosnia-Herzegovina Mladen Ivanic in Slovenia FM of Bosnia-Herzegovina Mladen Ivanic is to pay an official visit to Slovenia. He is to be received by PM Anton Rop at 11 AM, President Janez Drnovsek at 11:35 AM and Parliament Speaker Anton Rop at 12:15 PM. Ivanic and Slovenian FM Dimitrij Rupel are to sign a bilateral agreement on co-operation in customs at 10:20 AM. Prime Minister meets the Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Dr Rupel receives the Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina
4 Apr 2003 — Ljubljana President of the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia Renzo Tondo in Slovenia Invited by head of office for Slovenians living abroad Crtomir Spacapan, President of the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia Renzo Tondo is to visit Slovenia. He is also to be received by PM Anton Rop and Regional Development Minister Zdenka Kovac. Prime Minister meets the President of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
3 Apr 2003 — Porotorož PM Rop at the meeting of the Manager Association A two-day spring meeting of the Manager Association is to kick off at 3 PM, which is also to be attended by PM Anton Rop.
3 Apr - 4 Apr 2003 — Brussels FM Dimitrij Rupel is to attend a session of the Convention on the future of Europe Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, who is to attend a session of the Convention on the future of Europe, is to meet with European Commissioner for Education and Culture Viviane Reding at 3 PM and European Commissioner for Regional Policy Michel Barnier at 5.30 PM. Information and the programme
2 Apr - 3 Apr 2003 — Skopje President Drnovsek in Macedonia President Janez Drnovsek is to leave on a two-day official visit to Macedonia, on invitation of counterpart Boris Trajkovski. The president is to be accompanied by FM Dimitrij Rupel, Economics Minister Tea Petrin, Europe Minister Janez Potocnik and Labour Minister Vlado Dimovski. Slovenian and Macedonian Chambers of Commerce will organise a business conference on Thursday. Dr Rupel meets the Macedonian Foreign Minister
2 Apr - 4 Apr 2003 — Bern Agriculture Minister Visits Switzerland Agriculture Minister Franci But is to visit Switzerland until Friday. He and his Swiss counterpart Joseph Deiss are to talk about bilateral co-operation and both countries' agriculture policies. The Slovenian delegation is to visit several Swiss institutions related to agriculture.
1 Apr 2003 — Budapest Interior Minister to Visit Hungary Interior Minister Rado Bohinc is to pay a visit to Hungary at the invitation of his Hungarian counterpart Monika Lamperth. Topping the talks' agenda will be preparations for the establishing of the Schengen border.
1 Apr 2003 — Ljubljana Announcement of the official results of referendums The Slovenian Election Commission is to announce at 12 AM the official results of referendums on EU and NATO membership that were held on 23 March.