The officials debated the work on the project and expressed satisfaction at the cooperation, the Government Office for Development and European Cohesion Policy said in a press release.

The minister also featured as a panellist at the OECD Forum, an annual gathering where member states exchange ideas with international organisations, think-tanks and private sector representatives.

She presented Slovenia's approach to implementing the targets of Agenda 2030 and said the country could not achieve its own goals if it did not tie them with its international commitments.

On Wednesday and Friday Smerkolj and Public Administration Minister Boris Koprivnikar will take part in the annual OECD ministerial council meeting dedicated to productivity growth.