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Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek at reception for newly-elected government hosted by President Borut Pahor: "Government's priority is Slovenia in 2013"

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Alenka Bratušek, today attended the reception for the newly elected Slovenian Government hosted by the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor. In a short address, she thanked the President for his words of encouragement and said: "Our project at this moment is Slovenia in 2013, because we are all aware that the year before us is the key year. Hard work awaits us, however, we are not afraid of it. We know that there will be many obstacles, but we are ready to face them." Ms Bratušek continued that Slovenia is a stable country, therefore any comparisons with Cyprus are not appropriate nor necessary at this time. "According to my assessment," she added, "Slovenia can solve its problems, including fiscal ones, on its own. The government team is young, educated and optimistic. We will move forward in large steps, for the people and for the country."

   

President Borut Pahor then addressed the gathered guests and said that at this moment Slovenia "needs practical measures and visionary action". He pointed out that, in addition to short-term actions, a long-term vision needs to be created and in both "we can and must work together". He drew attention to the work of the National Assembly and the Office of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, as well as to good cooperation with the opposition, social partners – both employers and employees – and a number of other non-governmental organisations.

   

The President wished the Prime Minister and the Government all the best and a lot of courage and luck. He expressed his readiness for cooperation, which the Prime Minister accepted with the words "government's doors will always be open for good initiatives".