Slovenia's Foreign Minister Concludes China Visit, Emphasizing Bilateral Ties

Tanja Fajon, Slovenia's Foreign Minister, recently concluded a four-day official visit to China, which included meetings in Beijing and Shanghai. The visit focused on enhancing political dialogue, both bilaterally and in the UN Security Council, strengthening economic cooperation, and presenting Slovenia's cultural diplomacy.

During her visit, Fajon participated in a round-table debate organized by the Bled Strategic Forum (BSF) and the Center for China and Globalization. In the debate, Fajon, along with other participants, stressed the significance of multilateralism and respect for international law, including in addressing climate change.

The Slovenian-Chinese Business Council, part of the Slovenian business delegation accompanying Fajon, said they anticipate enhanced cooperation between Slovenia and China, particularly in sectors related to sustainability and innovation.

Why this matters: Fajon's visit to China highlights the growing importance of bilateral ties between Slovenia and China, as well as the potential for increased economic cooperation and collaboration on global issues such as climate change. The visit also underscores Slovenia's efforts to strengthen its diplomatic presence on the international stage.

Prior to the China visit, Fajon visited Japan, where she discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in the UN Security Council with her Japanese counterpart. She also addressed representatives of the Japanese-Slovenian Business Council and gave a lecture at Keio University. The visit was an important opportunity to strengthen Slovenia's economic, scientific, and cultural diplomacy.

The successful conclusion of Fajon's four-day visit to China marks a noteworthy advancement in Slovenia's diplomatic efforts to enhance bilateral ties and promote multilateralism. As the Slovenian-Chinese Business Council noted, the visit creates new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries, particularly in areas related to sustainability and innovation.

Key Takeaways

• Slovenian FM Tanja Fajon concluded a 4-day official visit to China, focusing on political, economic, and cultural ties.
• Fajon stressed the importance of multilateralism and respect for international law, including in addressing climate change.
• The Slovenian-Chinese Business Council anticipates enhanced cooperation between the two countries, particularly in sustainability and innovation.
• Fajon's visit to China highlights the growing importance of Slovenia's bilateral ties and diplomatic presence on the international stage.
• Prior to China, Fajon visited Japan to strengthen Slovenia's economic, scientific, and cultural diplomacy.