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Slovenian diaspora councils meet for joint session

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At the session, held at the Presidential Palace, Cerar recapped Slovenia's mistakes and achievements in recent years and highlighted political stability as his priority.

Cerar, after whose address the ceremony was closed for the public, thanked representatives of the organisations for their help during efforts for independence as well as for all the support provided today.

He looked at country's path in recent years, outlined the government plans and described Slovenia as becoming recognised on the global map as a country that has exited the crisis and contributed to the solving of the migration crisis.

He announced he would continue to strive for political stability, which he said was a precondition for a normal functioning of all the state's subsystems.

The two councils celebrating today represent Slovenians in neighbouring countries and those living in all the other countries around the globe, respectively.

The Council for Slovenians in Neighbouring Countries and the Council for Slovenians Abroad are consultative bodies to the government.

They were established in 2006 in line with the law on relations between Slovenia and Slovenians outside the country's borders.

Each council counts 19 members, excluding their presidents and vice-presidents. The prime minister chairs both councils.

The formal sitting is part of events dedicated to the Slovenian diaspora.

On Thursday, a host of Slovenians living abroad gathered for a get-together at the National Assembly, where Minister for Slovenians Abroad Gorazd Žmavc and Speaker Milan Brglez praised their contribution to the international recognition of Slovenia 25 years ago.

On Friday, President Borut Pahor hosted a reception for members of both councils.

About half a million Slovenians live beyond Slovenia's borders. The country's Constitution safeguards Slovenians minorities in neighbouring countries, Slovenian emigrants and Slovenian migrant workers.

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