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Common visions and seeking common solutions against the backdrop of growing uncertainty in the global arena were two main points highlighted by speakers at the opening, with PM Miro Cerar stressing that unless "we efficiently solve the problems of security and migration, we will not be able to focus our efforts on development issues like economy...and on our future as such".

The improvement in Slovenia's ranking on the index compiled by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) came on the back of better economic performance and government efficiency, although the country continued to be held back by a number of pre-existing limitations.

"When I assumed the position of director of Confucius Institute Ljubljana 6 years ago, I did not know what an important role the Faculty of Economics at the University of Ljubljana can play in incorporating Chinese language and culture across Slovenian kindergartens and universities, and bringing together local and business communities between China and Slovenia.

These investments are of vital importance to ensure the port continues to be competitive with the rapidly modernising neighbouring ports in Trieste and Rijeka.

The Slovenia-Austria match (Group A) was decisive for the return to the elite division, from where Slovenia were relegated last year.

It was only the first place that guaranteed direct advancement to the elite division championships in 2017.

FIF presented the Slovenian Government FDI Declaration, which the main goal of increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) from 10.5bn now to EUR 15bn in five years.

Along the EU path, the Serbian administration has been well-prepared for the screening process, says Slovenian official Andrej Engelman.

Holding their first summit at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) on Wednesday, companies in foreign ownership said that Slovenia was attractive to foreign investors, but could be even more.

The goal of increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) from EUR 10.5bn now to EUR 15bn in five years is also contained in a document called FDI Declaration.

The SFC, previously known as the Slovenian Film Fund, held a news conference in Ljubljana to present new projects and statistics for 2015, when the centre marked its 20th anniversary.

Its director has been complaining for a while that money for Slovenian film production is insufficient.

The Serbian interior ministry said in a statement on Tuesday evening it would coordinate all migration-related measures with the EU.

These measures will be implemented them on the country's southern and eastern borders, the MUP said, after Slovenia's decision to "shut down the Balkan migrant route," Tanjug reported.