Slovenia was in the limelight of last year's proceedings amidst speculations that it may require a bailout. But after recapitalising and nationalising its ailing banks in December, it has come to be seen as capable of dealing with its problems alone.

Since the bank bailout the yield on Slovenian debt has retreated and the treasury recently borrowed EUR 1.5bn in the first public euro-denominated bond issue in three years.

Moreover, the economy is projected to recover, with IMF forecasting 0.3% growth this year compared to its January forecast of a 1.1% contraction.

The Finance Ministry has said the Slovenian delegation will hold a number of bilateral talks with IMF officials. Meetings with potential investors are also planned.