LJUBLJANA, March 9 (Hina) - NATO Secretary-General George Robertson told Slovenes ahead of visiting their country on Monday to vote at an upcoming referendum for admission into NATO as the alliance provided long-term security and
stability.
LJUBLJANA, March 9 (Hina) - NATO Secretary-General George
Robertson told Slovenes ahead of visiting their country on Monday
to vote at an upcoming referendum for admission into NATO as the
alliance provided long-term security and stability. #L#
This is a lifetime opportunity for Slovenia and participation in
decision-making in NATO is better than isolation, Robertson told
Slovene media, adding that if Slovenes were to vote against
admission their country would remain on the margins of the alliance
and others would be deciding about its future.
Robertson said NATO had indirectly ensured a stable development for
Slovenia despite its proximity to a formerly war-struck region.
Slovenia's citizens will decide about admission to NATO and the
European Union at a March 23 referendum.
According to data released by the government, public opinion polls
show that 37 percent of constituents are in favour of NATO entry, 36
percent are against, while 27 percent are undecided.
During his stay in Ljubljana, Robertson will meet Prime Minister
Anton Rop and President Janez Drnovsek. He will also address
parliament.
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