HomeCountries & Areas…Slovenia hide Slovenia Subscribe View Fact Sheet Embassies & Consulates Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs International Travel Information What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy & Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc. International Travel Information: Learn More Current Travel Advisories Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Learn More U.S. Relationship These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Slovenia U.S.-Slovenia Relations U.S. Assistance to Slovenia Bilateral Economic Relations U.S.-Slovenia Relations Slovenia and the United States have enjoyed a strong bilateral relationship since President George H. W. Bush recognized Slovenia’s independence on April 7, 1992, several months after Ljubljana declared independence from the former Yugoslavia. The two countries worked closely together to resolve succession issues following the breakup of Yugoslavia, and the United States supported Slovenia’s entry into the North Atlantic Slovenia and the United States have enjoyed a strong bilateral relationship since President George H. W. Bush recognized Slovenia’s independence on April 7, 1992, several months after Ljubljana declared independence from the former Yugoslavia. The two countries worked closely together to resolve succession issues following the breakup of Yugoslavia, and the United States supported Slovenia’s entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 2004 as well as other Euro-Atlantic agreements and institutions. The United States and Slovenia maintain strong, cooperative relations on a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. The United States and Slovenia also cooperate in promoting stability and Euro-Atlantic integration of Western Balkans countries. Other interests include deepening our military cooperation and bilateral trade and investment ties. Collapse U.S.-Slovenia Relations Read more about U.S.-Slovenia Relations U.S. Assistance to Slovenia U.S. security assistance has helped Slovenia increase its contributions to global security and meet its commitments as a NATO Ally while also promoting peace and security in the neighboring Western Balkans region. The United States provides no development assistance to Slovenia. Bilateral Economic Relations With excellent infrastructure, a well-educated workforce, and proximity to European transportation hubs, Slovenia is one of Europe’s fastest growing economies. Exports are the primary driver of Slovenia’s strong economic growth, and 75 percent of its foreign trade is within the EU. The United States has worked to increase bilateral trade and investment and is currently Slovenia’s third largest source of With excellent infrastructure, a well-educated workforce, and proximity to European transportation hubs, Slovenia is one of Europe’s fastest growing economies. Exports are the primary driver of Slovenia’s strong economic growth, and 75 percent of its foreign trade is within the EU. The United States has worked to increase bilateral trade and investment and is currently Slovenia’s third largest source of foreign investment, taking into account both direct investment as well as indirect investment through third-country subsidiaries. Around one-third of the economy remains state-owned or state-controlled, however, and investment challenges include a lack of transparency in public procurement processes and a burdensome tax and regulatory environment. The United States and Slovenia share a reciprocal taxation treaty and Social Security Totalization Agreement, and Slovenia participates in the Visa Waiver Program, which allows nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for certain business or tourism purposes for stays of 90 days or less without a visa. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations Integrated Country Strategies The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy. View Integrated Country Strategies Investment Climate Statements The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates. 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View Fiscal Transparency Report Discover More 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report View all Department Reports and Publications Highlights April 19, 2024 Joint Statement on the Fourth U.S. – Slovenia Strategic Dialogue April 13, 2024 Assistant Secretary O’Brien’s Travel to Bulgaria, Romania, Switzerland, and Slovenia March 28, 2024 NATO Accession Anniversaries for Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Slovakia, Slovenia December 2, 2023 The United States Joins Multinational Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050 to Support Global Climate and Energy Security Goals October 24, 2023 Emerging Technology Opportunities in Slovenia VIEW ALL NEWS Tags Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Slovenia
