Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša criticized the United Nations for perceived double standards in addressing global conflicts, while revealing that former President Donald Trump has promised to visit Slovenia.
UNITED NATIONS – Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša has accused the United Nations of applying double standards to global conflicts, asserting that the international community’s focus on Gaza has overshadowed the ongoing war in Ukraine and other humanitarian crises. During an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Janša revealed that former President Donald Trump has promised to visit Slovenia, the homeland of First Lady Melania Trump.
Janša emphasized the need for the UN to broaden its focus beyond the Middle East, arguing that it is essential to address multiple global conflicts rather than concentrating diplomatic efforts on a single crisis. “We have to get rid of double standards,” he stated, urging the UN to apply its diplomatic and security resources equally across various conflicts.
He expressed concern over the disproportionate attention given to Gaza during the opening speeches of the General Assembly, noting that Ukraine, a war significantly closer to Slovenia’s borders, received comparatively less focus. For Slovenia and other European nations, he pointed out, Russia’s invasion poses an immediate security threat, with little indication that Moscow is willing to negotiate an end to the hostilities.
Janša argued that the UN was established to prevent such conflicts and should not allow its attention to be consumed by one region alone. He also highlighted the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and other humanitarian crises, insisting that the international community must recognize the diverse security and humanitarian challenges faced by different nations.
He plans to address these issues in his own speech to the General Assembly, scheduled for Thursday. Janša’s remarks come amid a significant shift in Slovenia’s foreign policy, particularly concerning Israel. Under the previous government led by Prime Minister Robert Golob, Slovenia recognized Palestinian statehood in June 2024 and imposed an arms embargo on Israel in July 2025, measures the government defended as necessary to protect Palestinian civilians and uphold international law.
Since returning to power, Janša has sought to strengthen Slovenia’s relationship with Israel, marking a departure from the previous administration’s more critical stance. Earlier this month, Israel opened its first resident embassy in Slovenia, and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar visited the country for discussions aimed at enhancing political and economic cooperation. The two nations also signed a cooperation program covering education, science, culture, youth, and sports through 2030.
Janša characterized his government’s approach as a return to the traditionally strong relations between Slovenia and Israel, rather than a dramatic diplomatic shift. He also criticized European governments for failing to recognize the broader strategic connections between Iran, Russia, and the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Having supported the Iranian opposition for decades, Janša contended that lasting peace in the Middle East would remain elusive without political change in Tehran. He accused some European governments of applying inconsistent standards by supporting Ukraine while adopting positions toward Iran that overlook Tehran’s relationship with Moscow, citing Ireland and Spain, as well as Slovenia under the previous government.
Janša suggested that some European leaders have used the Palestinian issue to divert public attention from domestic economic and political challenges, particularly in the lead-up to elections. His visit to New York also provided a platform to strengthen Slovenia’s relationship with Washington, which carries a personal significance due to the connection with Melania Trump.
Born in Slovenia in 1970, Melania Trump grew up in the town of Sevnica before moving to the United States and becoming the nation’s second foreign-born first lady. Janša praised her initiatives for children, describing her role in the White House as a source of pride for many Slovenians. He noted that his wife met Melania Trump for the first time on Tuesday, and he had a brief conversation with former President Trump.
According to Janša, he extended an invitation to Trump to visit Slovenia, to which the former president responded positively. “He promised he’ll come,” Janša told Fox News Digital.
Janša’s remarks and the developments surrounding Slovenia’s foreign policy reflect a broader dialogue on the role of international organizations in addressing global conflicts and the shifting dynamics of diplomatic relations in the region, particularly as they relate to the ongoing crises in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as the evolving relationship between Slovenia and Israel.
These insights were reported by Fox News Digital.