Friday, 10th October 2025

Slovenia and Turkey Strengthen Ties with Strategic Partnership Agreement

Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon and her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, have signed a renewed strategic partnership agreement, solidifying the strong relationship between their nations until 2026

This marks the continuation of a partnership first established in 2011, with both ministers affirming their commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors.

Speaking alongside Fidan in Ljubljana, Fajon emphasized that the agreement reflects the robust and growing ties between Slovenia and Turkey. “The activities between our two countries are intensifying, particularly in the business sector. Our trade in goods is increasing, and Turkish companies are making a notable impact on the Slovenian market,” Fajon remarked. She also highlighted the expanding collaboration in culture, science, and digital education, with mutual interest in the preservation of cultural heritage.

Fidan praised the ongoing cooperation, citing major projects like the Koper-Divača railway and the Karavanke motorway tunnel, both involving Turkish firms, as examples of successful bilateral ventures. Trade between the two nations reached €1.36 billion in 2023, with Turkey ranking as Slovenia’s 18th largest trading partner.

The ministers also discussed pressing global issues, agreeing to jointly advocate for an end to the Gaza conflict and support for a two-state solution, while also addressing the importance of Turkey’s role in the Western Balkans and its potential EU accession.

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