We are really interested in the Med region – Slovenian ambassador

The newly appointed Slovenian ambassador is keen on seeking ways of boosting economic ties between Malta and his country, which he said is particularly interested in the Mediterranean and the challenges it faces. In an interview with The Malta Independent, Iztok Mirosic said: “Slovenia has a Mediterranean dimension, and, like Malta, it is a small country in the European Union.”
Mr Mirosic – along with Ahmed Abdullah Majead Al Majidi, ambassador of the Republic of Yemen – presented credentials to President George Abela during a ceremony at the Palace in Valletta last Thursday.

The non-resident Slovenian ambassador said it is hoped that Malta and Slovenia would be able to re-invigorate the work of the so-called Olive Group, which brings together Italy, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Slovenia. The group had been set up with the aim of ensuring that the Mediterranean dimension stays on the EU’s political agenda.
Speaking about Malta’s tourism industry, Mr Mirosic said this clearly plays a very big role in the country’s economy. His intention is to focus on increasing the number of Slovenian tourists visiting Malta and vice-versa, while seeking other forms of improving economic exchange. The trade flow between the two countries currently amounts to just €5-6 million. Referring to the English language schools sector, Mr Mirosic said that his wife learnt English in Malta as a child.

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