Visit by Japanese Ambassador Akiko Yoshida
Former President Borut Pahor welcomed the Japanese Ambassador, Akiko Yoshida, at the institute's premises.
The Fourth Oriental Civilization Summit Dialogue
Director and founder Borut Pahor spoke at the Fourth Oriental Civilisation Summit Dialogue in Beijing.
Pahor on the Future of the EU in Prague
Former President Borut Pahor participated in the ceremony celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Czech Republic's membership in the European Union.
EU and the Western Balkans: 20 Years after the Big Bang Enlargement
On 18 March 2024, Friends of Western Balkans, European Commission - Representation in Slovenia and the Centre of International Relations at the University of Ljubljana - Faculty of Social Sciences, organised a round table titled ‘EU and the Western Balkans: 20 Years after the Big Bang Enlargement’.
Founder and CEO Borut Pahor Appointed to COP29 Advisory Committee
Borut Pahor has been appointed to the international advisory committee for COP29, the global climate conference organized by Azerbaijan. At the end of his visit to Baku, he met with the organizing team.
XI. Global Baku Forum: Fixing the Fractured World
In Azerbaijan, the XI Global Baku Forum, titled “Fixing the Fractured World,” commenced with a keynote address by President Aliyev. The forum hosted participants from over 70 countries, including our founder and director, Borut Pahor.
Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2024
Former President of Slovenia and founder of FoWB, Borut Pahor, attended the Antalya Diplomacy Forum at the invitation of Turkish Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Hakan Fidan.
Pahor for Albanian Post: Let Us Not Abandon Dialogue
In an exclusive interview for Albanian Post, former President Borut Pahor emphasized the importance of persevering with dialogue despite current frustrations.
Turkish Airlines Support for Friends of Western Balkans
CEO Borut Pahor met with Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi in Istanbul. In an in-depth discussion, they reached a preliminary agreement for Turkish Airlines to support the activities of the Friends of Western Balkans organization.
27. Eurasian Economic Summit
Former President of the Republic Borut Pahor is attending the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul. Today he appeared in the closing debate entitled "From Crises to Stability, Building an Inclusive World".
About the Western Balkans with Josh Black
Former President and director of the Institute Friends of the Western Balkans, Pahor, at the invitation of the US Ambassador to Slovenia, Jamie Hartpoolian, met with Josh Black, a Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs of National Security Council of US President Biden.
Pahor spoke at Natolin in Warsaw
Former President Borut Pahor, as the founder and director of FoWB, spoke with students at Natolin in Warsaw, which is part of The College of Europe.
Annual Slovenian-Chinese Business Council Meeting
Former President of Slovenia and Director of the Friends of Western Balkans, Borut Pahor, addressed participants at the annual Slovenian-Chinese Business Council meeting. In an engaging discussion with Council President Žiga Vavpotič, he emphasized the importance of maintaining multipolarity as a foundation for successful future collaboration.
Discusses about EU Enlargement at Nova University Forum
Former President of Slovenia and founder of the Friends of Western Balkans (FoWB), Borut Pahor, participated in the European Academic Forum of Nova University.
Geneva UN High-Level Meeting - The Future of Multilateralism
At the UN in Geneva, Former President Pahor as the Founder and Director of FoWB attends the XXVIIHL Meeting - The Future of Multilateralism.