Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia

05/13/2022 | Press release | Archived content

Multilateral and development consultations with Slovakia

Igor Jukič, Director-General for Multilateral Affairs and Development Cooperation, held regular consultations with Slovakian representatives and outlined priorities related to international organisations and development and humanitarian assistance.

With Juraj Podhorský, Director General for International Organisations and Human Rights, he discussed the changed circumstances in international organisations and multilateralism following the Russian Federation's aggression against Ukraine, and agreed on continued participation in joint initiatives and mutual support during elections international organizations.

As part of development consultations, Director-General Jukič and Lucia Kišš, Director General for Economic and Development Cooperation, talked about humanitarian aid and development assistance for Ukraine, reviewed possibilities of bilateral cooperation in development and Team Europe projects, briefly discussed the development cooperation system in both countries and exchanged good practices.