Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced Thursday evening that Israel will open its first embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, following the approval of a new Slovenian government led by pro-Israel politician Janez Janša.
The instruction was issued shortly after Slovenia’s parliament approved the formation of the new government under Janša, who was elected three weeks ago.
“Janez Janša is a clear friend of Israel, and his election creates a unique opportunity to advance bilateral relations between the countries, which have been at a low point in recent years because of the hostility of the previous government in Ljubljana,” Sa’ar said. “The Foreign Ministry under my leadership will act without delay to make the most of this opportunity.”
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