31/08/2009
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia -- More than 400 politicians and economists from around the world are taking part in an international Strategic Forum that opened on Sunday (August 30th) in Bled. During the two-day forum, the participants will discuss ways to deal with key global issues, particularly the consequences of the current economic crisis in Europe and Eurasia. Representatives of the Balkan countries are considering ways to strengthen economic co-operation. The event is organised by the Centre for European Perspective , one of the country's leading NGOs, and the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (STA, RTS, Tanjug, Makfax - 30/08/09)