Priznanje ministra za zunanje zadeve za proračunsko leto 2026, podeljeno Tilnu Kluglerju, županu Slovenj Gradca
2026/9/24
Priznanje japonskega ministra za zunanje zadeve za leto 2026 je bilo 24. septembra podeljeno gospodu Tilnu Kluglerju, županu Mestne občine Slovenj Gradec, kot priznanje za njegov izjemni prispevek k spodbujanju medsebojnega razumevanja ter prijateljskih odnosov med Japonsko in Slovenijo. Veleposlaništvo Japonske izraža iskreno hvaležnost županu Kluglerju za njegovo dolgoletno predanost in mu ob prejemu priznanja izreka iskrene čestitke.
Gospod Klugler si vse od prihoda na Mestno občino Slovenj Gradec leta 2001 prizadeva za napredek izmenjav med pobratenima mestoma Myoko in Slovenj Gradec. Partnerstvo je vselej podpiral s praktičnimi prizadevanji, vključno z urejanjem administrativnih postopkov za podpis sporazuma o pobratenju ter vzpostavitvijo okvira za sodelovanje. Dejavno je spodbujal kulturne izmenjave in izmenjave mladih ter spletne pobude v času pandemije covida. Odkar je leta 2018 prevzel funkcijo župana, je še dodatno okrepil vezi med mestoma in spodbujal medsebojno prijateljstvo, tudi z uradnim obiskom mesta Myoko.
Myoko in Slovenj Gradec že vrsto let razvijata izmenjave mladih, vključno z vzajemnimi obiski srednješolcev. Veleposlaništvo Japonske podpira te pobude, ki krepijo vezi med mladimi na Japonskem in v Sloveniji.
Priznanja ministra za zunanje zadeve se podeljujejo posameznikom in skupinam za izjemne dosežke na področju mednarodnih odnosov kot priznanje za njihov prispevek k spodbujanju prijateljstva med Japonsko in drugimi državami.
On September 24, the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for 2026 was awarded to Mr. Tilen Klugler, Mayor of the Municipality of Slovenj Gradec, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to promoting mutual understanding and friendly relations between Japan and Slovenia. The Embassy of Japan expresses its sincere appreciation for Mayor Klugler’s longstanding dedication and extends its heartfelt congratulations to him on receiving this honor.
Mr. Klugler has been dedicated to advancing sister-city exchanges with Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, since joining the Municipality of Slovenj Gradec in 2001. From the outset, he supported the partnership through practical efforts, including making administrative arrangements for the signing of the sister-city agreement and establishing a framework for cooperation. He actively promoted cultural and youth exchanges, as well as online initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since taking office as mayor in 2018, he has further strengthened the bond between the two cities and fostered mutual friendship, including through his official visit to Myoko City.
Myoko City and Slovenj Gradec have fostered ongoing youth exchange including reciprocal high school visits. The Embassy of Japan supports these initiatives, which strengthen the bonds between the young people of Japan and Slovenia.
Foreign Minister’s Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups for outstanding achievements in international fields, in recognition of their contributions to promoting friendship between Japan and other countries.
Gospod Klugler si vse od prihoda na Mestno občino Slovenj Gradec leta 2001 prizadeva za napredek izmenjav med pobratenima mestoma Myoko in Slovenj Gradec. Partnerstvo je vselej podpiral s praktičnimi prizadevanji, vključno z urejanjem administrativnih postopkov za podpis sporazuma o pobratenju ter vzpostavitvijo okvira za sodelovanje. Dejavno je spodbujal kulturne izmenjave in izmenjave mladih ter spletne pobude v času pandemije covida. Odkar je leta 2018 prevzel funkcijo župana, je še dodatno okrepil vezi med mestoma in spodbujal medsebojno prijateljstvo, tudi z uradnim obiskom mesta Myoko.
Myoko in Slovenj Gradec že vrsto let razvijata izmenjave mladih, vključno z vzajemnimi obiski srednješolcev. Veleposlaništvo Japonske podpira te pobude, ki krepijo vezi med mladimi na Japonskem in v Sloveniji.
Priznanja ministra za zunanje zadeve se podeljujejo posameznikom in skupinam za izjemne dosežke na področju mednarodnih odnosov kot priznanje za njihov prispevek k spodbujanju prijateljstva med Japonsko in drugimi državami.
On September 24, the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for 2026 was awarded to Mr. Tilen Klugler, Mayor of the Municipality of Slovenj Gradec, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to promoting mutual understanding and friendly relations between Japan and Slovenia. The Embassy of Japan expresses its sincere appreciation for Mayor Klugler’s longstanding dedication and extends its heartfelt congratulations to him on receiving this honor.
Mr. Klugler has been dedicated to advancing sister-city exchanges with Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, since joining the Municipality of Slovenj Gradec in 2001. From the outset, he supported the partnership through practical efforts, including making administrative arrangements for the signing of the sister-city agreement and establishing a framework for cooperation. He actively promoted cultural and youth exchanges, as well as online initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since taking office as mayor in 2018, he has further strengthened the bond between the two cities and fostered mutual friendship, including through his official visit to Myoko City.
Myoko City and Slovenj Gradec have fostered ongoing youth exchange including reciprocal high school visits. The Embassy of Japan supports these initiatives, which strengthen the bonds between the young people of Japan and Slovenia.
Foreign Minister’s Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups for outstanding achievements in international fields, in recognition of their contributions to promoting friendship between Japan and other countries.