During discussions held by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, with Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tanja Fajon, this intention was clearly expressed.
Both sides emphasized the necessity of strengthening economic and trade cooperation, particularly in the fields of renewable energy, logistics, agriculture, and the automotive industry.
Moreover, the officials agreed on the importance of organizing economic forums to stimulate exchanges between economic actors of both countries and praised the efforts to enhance cooperation between the port of Koper and Moroccan ports, especially the Tanger-Med port.
The ministers highlighted the need to promote collaboration in cultural and academic sectors to foster human and economic development, calling for enhanced exchanges at the governmental and civil society levels within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean.
Bourita and Fajon expressed their support for bilateral and regional academic cooperation between the Euro-Mediterranean universities of “Emuni” in Piran and the Euro-Mediterranean University in Fes, in areas such as science, research, innovation, and the blue economy, aimed at creating opportunities for youth throughout the Mediterranean region.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco and stressed the importance of establishing cooperation between Morocco and the EU on solid and robust foundations.
Bourita’s visit to Slovenia reflects the excellent relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Slovenia, founded on mutual respect, trust, ongoing consultation, and cooperation.
On this occasion, Morocco welcomed Slovenia’s decision to open an embassy in Rabat in June 2025.
In the same context, the two ministers agreed that Morocco’s similar decision to open an embassy in Ljubljana would add new momentum to cooperation between the two countries.
Bourita, who congratulated Fajon on Slovenia’s membership in the UN Security Council for 2024/2025, expressed his appreciation for the inclusive approach her country brings to the Security Council’s work and the just priorities for its term within this international body, benefiting the maintenance of international peace and security.
Both sides noted the positive and constructive role Morocco and Slovenia play in maintaining stability, security, and peace in their respective regions, while adhering to the universal core principles of the United Nations Charter and the necessity for peaceful settlement of disputes with full respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states.
They also affirmed their desire to deepen their dialogue and cooperation on regional and international issues of mutual interest and key strategic challenges.
It is worth noting that during his visit to the Slovenian capital, Bourita was received by the President of the Republic, Nataša Pirc Musar. He also held talks with the President of the National Assembly, Urška Klakočar Zupančič, and Prime Minister Robert Golob.
