Ljubljana – During a meeting with EU ambassadors in Slovenia on Monday, President Nataša Pirc Musar highlighted the significance of the union’s expansion, asserting that it aligns with the political, security, and economic interests of the EU. According to the president’s office, maintaining credible and strategically focused enlargement policies in the Western Balkans is essential for the EU.
“Enlargement benefits not just candidate countries but is crucial for the political, security, and economic interests of the entire European Union,” Pirc Musar stated during her regular meeting at the House of the European Union in Ljubljana.
She also addressed ongoing crisis situations, asserting, “The European Union must uphold its role as a champion of international law, peaceful dispute resolution, and human dignity, even amid escalating crises. This is not merely a commitment to values; it is essential.” She emphasized the need for the union to participate in future peace negotiations concerning Ukraine.
Pirc Musar reiterated Slovenia’s commitment to providing ongoing humanitarian and developmental support to Ukraine. (June 23)
Leave a Reply