List of international prime ministerial trips made by Robert Golob

This is a list of international prime ministerial trips made by Robert Golob, who served as the 13th Prime Minister of Slovenia from 1 June 2022 to 4 June 2026.

Summary Robert Golob has visited 18 countries during his tenure as prime minister. The number of visits per country where Golob has traveled are:

One visit to Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta and Ukraine Two visits to Albania and Austria Three visits to Spain and the United States and Vatican City Five visits to Germany Nine visits to France Nineteen visits to Belgium

2022 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsBrussels16–17 JuneGolob met with European Council president Charles Michel on the second day of his visit to Brussels and welcomed the European Commission's proposal to grant EU candidate status to Ukraine.Brussels23 JuneParticipation in the European Council meeting, at which members discussed, among other things, the European future of the Western Balkan countries and the granting of candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova.Madrid28–30 June Golob attended the NATO summit.Berlin12 JulyMet with Chancellor Olaf Scholz.Paris1 SeptemberMet with President Emmanuel Macron. They exchanged views on the current crisis in Ukraine and agreed that the European Union's response must be united in its support for the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom. They stressed that, when implementing sanctions, it is necessary to seek solutions that do not affect the most vulnerable countries. They discussed the rising cost of living, noting that both countries are taking similar measures to regulate energy and food prices, with private households at the forefront of their concerns, the potential of nuclear technology for a green breakthrough and agreed to work more closely on tackling the issue of energy prices. They agreed to work towards Europe giving the Western Balkans a clear view on their prospects for accession. In this regard, it is important that progress be made on securing EU candidate status for Bosnia and Herzegovina before the December European Summit.Prague6–7 OctoberGolob travelled to Prague to attend an informal meeting of the European Council and the inaugural meeting of the European Political Community.Brussels20–21 OctoberParticipation in the European Council.Tirana6 DecemberAttended EU-Western Balkans summitAlicante9 DecemberGolob attended the 9th summit of EU-MED9 member states, where the leaders discussed the consequences of the war in Ukraine, energy security, the response to current economic challenges, and strengthening cooperation in the Mediterranean.Strasbourg13 DecemberGolob addressed the MEPs at the plenary session.Brussels15 DecemberParticipation in the regular meeting of the European Council, this time on further assistance to Ukraine, energy, the competitiveness of the European Union on a global scale, and the Union's enlargement policy.Vatican City17 DecemberMet with Pope Francis.

2023 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsSarajevo13 MarchOfficial bilateral visit, where he met with the state leadership, followed the European Council's decision in December to grant Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) candidate status for membership in the Union.Brussels23–24 MarchParticipation in the regular meeting of the European Council, regarding the following topics: Russian aggression in Ukraine, the competitiveness of European industry, strengthening the EU single market, and the state of the European economy and energy.Kyiv, Bucha31 MarchGolob together with Slovak prime minister Eduard Heger and Croatian prime minister Andrej Plenković arrived in Ukraine on the anniversary of the liberation of Bucha. Met with President Volodymyr ZelenskyyMimi Castle, Bulboaca, Chișinău1 JuneGolob travelled to Moldova to attend the 2nd European Political Community Summit.Vienna13 Junefirst official visit to the Republic of Austria. Discussions took place on bilateral relations between the two countries, energy, the future of the Schengen area, the war in Ukraine and the situation in the Western Balkans, as well as the situation of the Slovenian national community in the Republic of Austria.Brussels30 JuneGolob attended the European Council.Vilnius11–12 JulyGolob travelled to Vilnius to attend the 2023 NATO Vilnius summit.Zagreb14 JulyMet with Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. It was his first official visit to Croatia. They discussed bilateral and economic relations between the two countries, energy cooperation and prevention of illegal migration. Two important agreements were also signed - on cross-border cooperation in the provision of emergency health care and solidarity measures to protect the gas supply.Brussels17–18 JulyAttended the 3rd EU–CELAC summit.Luxembourg City13 SeptemberMet with Prime Minister Xavier Bettel. They signed a memorandum on strengthening cooperation on space activities, discussed current foreign policy issues and advocated the preservation of the Schengen area.Valletta29 SeptemberGolob attended the 10th EU Med summit.Granada5 OctoberGolob attended the 3rd European Political Community Summit.Brussels26–27 OctoberAttended the European Council meeting.Paris13 DecemberMet with President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.Brussels13–15 DecemberGolob attended the EU-Western Balkans summit followed by the European Council.

2024 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsParis5 JanuaryGolob, together with the first prime minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Lojze Peterle, attended the commemoration ceremony for the death of former president of the European Commission, Jacques Delors.Brussels1 FebruaryAttended the extraordinary meeting of the European Council.https://www.gov.si/en/news/2024-02-01-prime-minister-robert-golob-attends-special-european-council-meeting/Munich16–18 FebruaryAttended the 60th Munich Security Conference. On the sidelines of which Prime Minister Golob held several meetings, including with US vice president Kamala Harris.https://www.gov.si/en/news/2024-02-16-prime-minister-robert-golob-in-munich-discusses-the-middle-east-with-us-vice-president-and-un-secretary-general-focusing-on-gaza/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2024-02-17-prime-minister-golob-with-the-king-of-jordan-and-the-prime-minister-of-qatar-on-the-situation-in-the-middle-east/Paris26 FebruaryParticipation in a meeting of EU leaders on the topic of the international community's next steps towards Ukraine.Brussels21 MarchGolob attended the European Council summit. He travelled to NATO headquarters to meet NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They mainly discussed support for Ukraine, the developments in Gaza, the situation in the Western Balkans, with a focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina, burden-sharing within the alliance and preparations for the NATO summit to be held in Washington in July.Vienna12 AprilParticipation in the leaders' working dinner on the future EU Strategic Agenda 2024-2029.https://www.gov.si/en/news/2024-04-12-prime-minister-robert-golob-in-vienna-on-the-future-eu-strategic-agenda-20242029/Brussels17–18 AprilParticipation in an extraordinary meeting of the European Council.https://www.gov.si/en/news/2024-04-18-prime-minister-robert-golob-at-a-special-meeting-of-the-european-council/27 MayBilateral visit of Prime Minister Golob to Algeria, the purpose of which is to continue the intensive and friendly relations between the two countries. Accompanied by Minister Bojan Kumro, a contract for the extension and increase of gas supplies was also signed between the Slovenian company Geoplin and the Algerian company Sonatrach.https://www.gov.si/en/news/2024-05-27-prime-minister-golob-slovenia-is-increasing-annual-quantities-of-gas-supplied-from-algeria/Sweimeh11 JuneGolob attended an international conference entitled "A Call to Action: An Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza". The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen international efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages, increasing the delivery of humanitarian aid, and providing essential services to the civilian population.https://www.gov.si/en/news/2025-05-14-support-activities-of-the-republic-of-slovenia-for-palestine/Brussels17 JuneGolob attended an informal European Council summit.Munich19–20 JuneGolob's working visit to Munich, focused on upgrading bilateral relations and current European issues. The prime minister also watched the European Football Championship match between Slovenia and Serbia.https://www.gov.si/en/news/2024-06-19-prime-minister-golob-the-need-for-working-together-with-bavaria-is-increasing-due-to-the-new-geopolitical-reality/Brussels27–28 JuneParticipation in the regular June meeting of the European Council.https://www.gov.si/en/news/2024-06-28-agreement-on-appointments-for-heads-of-eu-institutions-can-ensure-level-headed-and-wise-leadership/Frankfurt1 JulyGolob, accompanied by the Portuguese prime minister, the president of the Football Association of Slovenia, and the president of the Portuguese Football Federation, watched the Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Slovenia and Portugal.https://english.sta.si/3317902/golob-and-portuguese-counterpart-discuss-cooperation-med9Washington D.C.9–11 JulyGolob attended 2024 NATO summit together with Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon and Defense Minister Marjan Šarec. It was held in the spirit of marking the 75th anniversary of the alliance, as well as its key achievements and challenges.Woodstock18 JulyGolob attended the 4th European Political Community SummitParis26 JulyGolob travelled to Paris to attend the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.New York City27 SeptemberAttended the General debate of the seventy-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly.Paphos11 OctoberGolob travelled to Paphos to attend the 11th EU Med summit along with Southern European leaders.Washington D.C.22 OctoberGolob holds a bilateral meeting with US president Joe Biden at the White House.

2025 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsBrussels3 FebruaryGolob attended an informal European Council summit.https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20250203-informal-eu-leaders-retreat-february-2025Brussels20–21 MarchGolob attended a European Council summit.Paris27 MarchGolob attended a meeting of the "Coalition of the willing" hosted by President Macron.Vatican City26 AprilGolob attended the funeral of Pope Francis.Tirana16 MayAttended the 6th European Political Community Summit.Vatican City18 MayGolob attended Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.The Hague24–25 JuneGolob attended the 2025 NATO summit.Brussels26–27 JuneGolob attended the European Council.Copenhagen2 OctoberAttended the 7th European Political Community Summit.Berlin28 NovemberMet with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

2026 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsParis6 JanuaryGolob attended the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris with fellow leaders.Brussels22 JanuaryAttended the extraordinary meeting of the European Council. The main purpose of this meeting is a strategic discussion about recent events concerning transatlantic relations and the European Union's response to these developments.Paris27 FebruaryMet with President Emmanuel Macron. They discussed the strengthening of bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the areas of the economy and advanced technologies. They exchanged views on the key issues that will be at the forefront of the spring meeting of the European Council, including deepening the EU internal market and strengthening the competitiveness and strategic autonomy of the European Union. Following working visits in 2022 and 2023, this is the third bilateral visit by Prime Minister Golob to France. President Macron visited Slovenia in October 2025.Brussels19–20 MarchGolob attended the European Council.

Multilateral meetings Robert Golob participated in the following summits during his premiership: