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The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Jansa, today visited the Jozef Stefan Institute, where he discussed with the management of the largest Slovenian scientific research institution the further development of Slovenian science, the strengthening of research infrastructure and closer cooperation between the state and research institutions in areas that are key to the future development of Slovenia.Author: KPV
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During the visit, the Prime Minister emphasized that the government wants to create an environment in which knowledge, research and innovation will be one of the central development advantages of the country. There is no Slovenian science without you, he emphasized, and thanked the researchers and employees of the Institute for their contribution to the development of Slovenia and its international visibility.
In a conversation with the director of the institute, prof. dr. Leon Cizlje and the institutes team paid special attention to strategic areas of future development, including energy, artificial intelligence, social resilience, critical materials and the transfer of knowledge to the economy. The Prime Minister also visited the TRIGA research reactor, which is celebrating 60 years of operation this year, and was informed of plans for the development of a new research reactor that would significantly contribute to the education of new generations of nuclear experts, research and support for Slovenian energy projects.
The government recognizes the importance of long-term investments in research infrastructure and is ready to actively support strategic development projects that will be professionally prepared, included among national development priorities and will have clearly defined effects for the country. Special attention will also be paid to the preparation of Slovenian research institutions for the next multi-year financial framework of the European Union, so that Slovenia will be successful in obtaining European funds for research and development.
The visit to the Jozef Stefan Institute confirms that the Prime Minister and the government recognize science and research as one of the key foundations of Slovenias long-term development, its technological sovereignty, economic competitiveness and security.
