OREANDA-NEWS. In the framework of the official visit to the Republic of Slovenia, President Petro Poroshenko holds a meeting with President of Slovenia Borut Pahor in “vis-a-vis” format.

Before the beginning, the official meeting ceremony of the President of Ukraine and his wife took place at the Square of Congress.

The presidential couples met in the Golden Hall of the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Slovenia and had a short conversation. In the Great Hall of the Palace, the ceremony of exchanging state awards was held. The Ukrainian President presented the Order of Freedom and the President of Slovenia presented the Order “For Exceptional Merits” – the highest state award of Slovenia.

Upon completion of the meeting, the negotiations between the delegations will be held under the chairmanship of the Presidents. Following the negotiations, the parties will sign several bilateral documents.

Afterwards, the Presidents will hold a joint press conference.