Israel opens first permanent embassy in Slovenia
Israel opened its first permanent embassy in Slovenia in Ljubljana on Wednesday, with foreign ministers Gideon Sa'ar and Tone Kajzer inaugurating the mission. The move follows a rapid policy reversal by Prime Minister Janez Jansa's center-right government, which since taking office has reversed previous measures that had strained ties, and Sa'ar had announced the embassy when the new government was sworn in. The visit included cooperation agreements on education, science, culture, youth and sports, and an Israeli business delegation held a business forum. The opening drew domestic opposition, including an impeachment proposal and planned protests, and occurs amid wider European diplomatic pressure on Israel.
Israel established its first resident embassy in Slovenia.
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Slovenia's previous government recognized a Palestinian state and limited ties with Israel. The new government reversed those steps and Israel opened a resident embassy. The countries may expand cooperation while domestic opposition could…
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