28 Slovenian type tanks will go to Ukraine, 40 German transport vehicles, of which 35 are heavy 8×8 loading trucks and five heavy 8×8 water tanks.
This circular exchange will also strengthen defense cooperation between Slovenia and Germany, the Prime Minister’s Office stated.
Refurbished tanks left after the JLA left
Thin M55S remained in Slovenia after the departure of the Yugoslav army. The Ministry of Defense, then headed by Jelko Kacin, decided to modernize them in the mid-1990s.
The renovation of the tanks, which cost more than 52 million euros, took place in cooperation with Israeli companies until 2001, when 30 tanks were renovated. According to the original plans, they were supposed to be used until 2015, but in 2006 they were withdrawn from “active” use and “canned”. Mors wanted to sell them in 2018, but then he received only one offer, namely only for a tank with ammunition and equipment, which was sold for a starting price of 820,000 euros.
Continuation of the dialogue with Germany
Germany and Slovenia also discussed the possibility of Slovenia dedicating its newer type tanks to Ukraine months ago M84and Germany would provide it with its more modern tanks in return, but there is apparently no such agreement for now.
The telephone conversation between Golob and Scholze was a continuation of their dialogue, which began during the visit of the Slovenian Prime Minister to Berlin on 12 in July. As Golob’s office explains, the two leaders exchanged views on the energy crisis and possible EU measures to mitigate the current high prices and support the reduction in demand for gas and electricity.
She exposed are the need for a quick EU response and solidarity between member states. In connection with this, the Prime Minister expressed concern about volatility electricity prices, which can have serious indirect effects on the rest of the economy, including through inflation. He called for the immediate introduction of appropriate market safeguards, Golob’s office announced.
The Slovenian Prime Minister and the German Chancellor also discussed the situation in the Western Balkans and advocated a clear European perspective of the countries of this regions. It’s a pigeon pointed outthat EU enlargement is the best guarantee for security, stability and progress in the region. He also called for the leaders of the EU member states to consider the proposal to grant Bosnia and Herzegovina the status of a candidate for EU membership in the coming months, the Prime Minister’s office also announced.
