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Event Archive for April 2008
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30 Apr 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju
Foreign Minister Rupel to meet his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to receive his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters. A press statement is planned for 10:10 am.
30 Apr 2008 — Obrezje
PM Jansa to meet his Croatian counterpart Ivo Sanader
Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to meet his Croatian counterpart Ivo Sanader as part of a meeting of Slovenian and Croatian trade unions. The pair is to meet at 1:45 pm and issue a statement to the press at 1:55 pm.
30 Apr 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju
Meeting of the EU Troika with New Zealand
A plenary meeting between the EU troika and New Zealand is to be launched at 11:30 am, with a press conference scheduled for 2:15 pm.
29 Apr 2008 — Luxembourg
General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC)
Slovenian FM Dimitrij Rupel is to chair a session of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council that will be dedicated to Serbia. He will also chair the EU troika in a meeting with Russia.
28 Apr 2008 — Paris, France
Meeting of OECD environment ministers
Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is to take part in a meeting of OECD environment ministers.
25 Apr 2008 — St. Petersburg, Russia
EU – Russia Justice and Home Affairs Troika Meeting
The EU justice and home affairs troika is take part in day two of a meeting with Russian officials. The EU delegation will be headed by the presiding EU home affairs minister, Dragutin Mate.
24 Apr 2008 — St. Petersburg, Russia
EU – Russia Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Troika Meeting
The EU justice and home affairs troika is to meet Russian officials. The EU delegation will be headed by the presiding EU home affairs minister, Dragutin Mate.
24 Apr 2008 — Koper
NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 to dock at the Koper port
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec is to attend the docking of the NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 at the port of Koper. A press conference is scheduled for 4 pm.
24 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
Foreign Minister to receive Italian politicians members of the Slovenian minority
FM Dimitrij Rupel is to receive members of the Slovenian minority in Italy elected to regional and national posts in the recent general and local elections in Italy; at 11:30 am.
23 Apr 2008 — Strasbourg, France
Slovenian officials to address an EP plenary session
Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is due to brief the European Parliament on the talks between the EU troika for justice and home affairs and US representatives held in March over visa policy. Environment Minister Janez Podobnik is also expected to address the European Parliament.
22 Apr 2008 — Strasbourg, France
Plenary session of the European Parliament
European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to take part in a Conference of Chairs of the European Parliament's Committees. Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to attend the plenary session of the European Parliament.
21 Apr - 24 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
Transport Research Arena 2008
The Transport Research Arena 2008, a four-day conference on road transport development, started on 21 April at noon. The event will bring together researches, industry officials, users and government representatives from around the EU.
Transport Research Arena 2008 web page
21 Apr - 22 Apr 2008 — Kuwait City, Kuwait
Meeting of the Conference of Iraq's Neighbours
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to take part in a two-day meeting of the Conference of Iraq's Neighbours.
21 Apr - 23 Apr 2008 — Tokyo, Japan
Prime Minister Jansa's visit to Japan
(21.4) Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to begin a three-day official visit to Japan. The visit will begin with bilateral meetings, while the final day will be dedicated to the EU-Japan summit. --- (22.4) Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to continue a three-day official visit to Japan by meeting representatives of the Keidanren business association and visiting Sony. Jansa will be accompanied by Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak and a 27-strong business delegation. --- (23.4) Prime Minister Janez Jansa and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso are to head the EU delegation to the EU-Japan summit.
EU and Japan committed to further strengthening strategic partnership, says Slovenian PM Jansa
21 Apr 2008 — Akra, Ghana
UN Ministerial Conference on Trade and Development
Development Minister Ziga Turk and Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andrej Ster are to lead a Slovenian delegation to the 12th UN Ministerial Conference on Trade and Development.
21 Apr 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju
Meeting of EU directors general
The final day of the meeting of EU directors general is to be addressed by Minister of Education and Sport Milan Zver; at 9:30 am. A press conference is to follow, at 11 am.
21 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
Visit of the Austrian Minister for Education, Arts and Culture
Austrian Minister for Education, Arts and Culture Claudia Schmied is to visit Slovenia.
21 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
Visit of the Argentinian Minister of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation
Argentinian Minister of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation Lino Baranao is to visit Slovenia. Baranao and his Slovenian counterpart Mojca Kucler Dolinar are to make statements to the press at 12:20 pm.
21 Apr 2008 — Rome, Italy
International Energy Forum
The priorities of Slovenia's EU presidency in the field of energy are to be outlined at the International Energy Forum.
18 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
Moldovan Foreign Minister's visit to Slovenia
Visiting Moldovan Foreign Minister Andrei Stratan is to meet his Slovenian counterpart Dimitrij Rupel at 9:30 am and parliamentary Speaker France Cukjati.
Slovenian Foreign Minister Rupel meets Moldova’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Stratan
18 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
An event promoting the participation of socially disadvantaged Youth
Education and Sport Minister Milan Zver and European Education, Training, Culture and Youth Commissioner Jan Figel are to address the 3:30 pm opening of an event called "Promoting the Participation of Socially Disadvantaged Youth".
17 Apr - 18 Apr 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju
Informal meeting of EU Ministers for Health
(17.4) EU health ministers are to come together for an informal ministerial. European Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou and Slovenian Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic are to be on hand 3:10 pm. --- (18.4) EU health ministers will discuss the implementation of the first comprehensive EU health care strategy on day two of the informal meeting. Doorstep statements are scheduled for 9:10 am and the press conference for 1 pm.
16 Apr 2008 — Prague, Czech Republic
Minister Mate to meet his Czech counterpart Ivan Langer
Interior Minister Dragutin Mate is to meet his Czech counterpart Ivan Langer.
16 Apr 2008 — Brussels, Belgium
Foreign Minister Rupel to meet Iranian Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, who currently chairs the General Affairs and External Relations Council, will meet Iranian Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki.
16 Apr 2008 — Brussels, Belgium
Minister Cotman attending a conference themed "Is social Europe fit for globalisation?"
Minister of Labour, the Family and Social Affairs Marjeta Cotman will take part in a conference themed "Is social Europe fit for globalisation?" as part of the European Commission's preparations for an overhauled social agenda.
15 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
Minister Podobnik attending a symposium on renewable energy sources
Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Janez Podobnik is to take part in a symposium on renewable energy sources as opportunities for Slovenian companies; at 9 am.
15 Apr - 16 Apr 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju
Informal Meeting of Ministers for Competitiveness
(15.4) A two-day informal meeting of EU ministers in charge of competitiveness is to get underway. Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Mojca Kucler Dolinar will be in charge on day one and will speak to the press at 4:30 pm. --- (16.4) The second day of the informal EU ministerial on competitiveness will focus on small and medium-sized enterprises and industrial policy. (9:15 am doorstep statements, 4:30 pm a press conference).
14 Apr 2008 — Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Agriculture and Fisheries Council
Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to chair over a ministerial council of his EU counterparts that is to tackle illegal fishing.
14 Apr 2008 — Washington, USA
FM Rupel to to meet US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to meet US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (3:30 pm local time) before issuing a press statement at 4:15 pm local time.
14 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
Presentation of the annual report on the state of readiness of the Slovenian Armed Forces
Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and Chief-of-Staff Lt-Gen Albin Gutman are to present the annual report on the state of readiness of the Slovenian Armed Forces to President Danilo Tuerk. Press statement is scheduled for noon.
11 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
PM Jansa to meet Gazprom chairman Alexei Miller
Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to receive Alexei Miller, the chairman of Russia's Gazprom, at 10 am.
11 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
A ceremony to mark the anniversary of the Slovenian-run International Trust Fund for Demining
The Board of Advisors of the Slovenian-run International Trust Fund for Demining is to hold an anniversary session at 11:30 am, to be attended by President Danilo Tuerk and Defence Minister Karl Erjavec.
11 Apr - 12 Apr 2008 — Bucharest, Romania
Agriculture Minister's visit to Romania
Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to launch a two-day visit to Romania, meeting his Romanian counterpart Dacian Ciolos.
11 Apr 2008 — Boston, USA
Foreign Minister Rupel's visit to the USA
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel will start a multi-day visit to the USA with a visit to Boston. He will also visit New York and Washington.
10 Apr 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju
Presentation of the conclusions of a conference promoting innovation and creativity in education
Education Minister Milan Zver and Jan Figel, European Commissioner responsible for education, training, culture and youth is to present at 1:30 pm the conclusions of a conference promoting innovation and creativity in education.
10 Apr - 12 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
International conference "Europe, the World and Humanity in the 21st Century"
A three-day international conference entitled "Europe, the World and Humanity in the 21st Century" got underway with a press conference on 10 April. The conference is a major event of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
10 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
PM Jansa to receive Roma representatives
Prime Minister Janez Jansa is to receive at 3 pm representatives of the Council of the Roma Community and of the Slovenian Roma Association.
10 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
Conference ahead of an informal meeting of EU ministers for competitiveness
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology is to speak at 9 am about the upcoming (14 to 16 April) informal meeting of EU ministers for competitiveness.
9 Apr - 10 Apr 2008 — Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan
EU troika meeting with Foreign Ministers of Central Asia
The Slovenian EU presidency will host an EU Troika meeting with the Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
9 Apr 2008 — Brussels, Belgium
Mini plenary session of the European Parliament
European Affairs State Secretary Janez Lenarcic is to attend the mini plenary of the European Parliament, delivering a statement on the situation in Lebanon. He will also participate in the debate on the progress reports concerning Croatia and Macedonia.
8 Apr 2008 — Sofia, Bulgaria
Meeting of the South-East European Cooperation Process.
Defence Minster Karl Erjavec is to participate in a meeting of the South-East European Cooperation Process.
8 Apr 2008 — Brussels, Belgium
Minister Kucler Dolinar to take part in a debate on knowledge- and innovation-based competitive environment
Minister of Education, Science and Technology Mojca Kucler Dolinar is to take part in a debate on knowledge- and innovation-based competitive environment at the European Parliament.
8 Apr 2008 — Brdo
Jordanian royal couple to visit Slovenia
The Jordanian royal couple, King Abdallah II and Queen Rania, will arrive in Slovenia for talks with President Danilo Tuerk and Prime Minister Janez Jansa. King Abdallah II and President Tuerk are to make statements at 1:55 pm.
Prime Minister Janez Jansa and King Abdullah II of Jordan discuss relations between Slovenia and Jordan
7 Apr - 8 Apr 2008 — Brussels, Belgium
Minister Mazej Kukovic to attend a Cancer Patient Summit
A two-day Cancer Patient Summit is to get underway. Participants will also be addressed by Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic.
7 Apr 2008 — Ljubljana
Minister Sturm on meeting over the pending strike of judges
Justice Minister Lovro Sturm is to meet at 10 am Judicial Council president Janez Kranjc, Supreme Court President Franc Testen and the president of the Slovenian Judges Association Janja Roblek over the pending strike of judges. A statement for the press is expected at 11:30 am.
7 Apr 2008 — LUXEMBOURG
Meeting of the EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council
Meeting of the EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council at which ministers, chaired by Slovenia's Radovan Zerjav, are to discuss three proposals for regulations related to road transport and the amended proposal for the "Galileo Implementation Regulation".
7 Apr - 9 Apr 2008 — Bahrain
Forum ''Central Europe and Eastern New Economies Strategies with Gulf States"
Gregor Krajc, the deputy director of the Government Office for European Affairs, is to attend the three-day Crans Montana forum entitled "Central Europe and Eastern New Economies Strategies with Gulf States".
4 Apr - 5 Apr 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju
Informal Meeting of EU Ministers of Finance
EU finance ministers and central bank governors will convene an informal meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN). The Euro Group is to hold a press conference at 12:30 pm and the Slovenian presidency at 6 pm.
4 Apr 2008 — Postojna
Minister Jarc to attend a ceremony of the Forestry School in Postojna
Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc is to attend a ceremony to mark the 140th anniversary of the Forestry School in Postojna, the first forestry school in Slovenia.
3 Apr 2008 — Barcelona, Spain
European conference on alcohol policy
Health Minister Zofija Mazej Kukovic is to take part in the third European conference on alcohol policy.
3 Apr 2008 — Fez, Morocco
Ministerial meeting on tourism by the Euro-Mediterranean partnership
The first ministerial on tourism by the Euro-Mediterranean partnership will be addressed and co-chaired by Slovenian Economy Minister Andrej Vizjak.
2 Apr - 4 Apr 2008 — Bucharest, Romania
Slovenian officials attending NATO summit
Prime Minister Janez Jansa, Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Defence Minister Karl Erjavec will take part in the NATO summit, which runs through 4 April.
2 Apr - 3 Apr 2008 — London, UK
International conference Agra Europe
Agriculture Ministry State Secretary Branka Tome is to attend the two-day international conference Agra Europe.
1 Apr 2008 — Brdo pri Kranju
Meeting of the Future Group on EU Home Affairs
Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and his counterparts from six other EU member countries are to meet at 9 am as part of the Future Group on EU Home Affairs. A press conference is scheduled for 1:35 pm.
1 Apr 2008 — Gornja Radgona
Opening of the Megra fair of construction
Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav is to open the Megra fair of construction at 9:30 am. The fair runs until Saturday.
1 Apr 2008 — Brussels, Belgium
Presentation of results of the Informal Meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel is to brief the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament on the conclusions of the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers (Gymnich).

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