At its 25th regular session, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia appointed Iztok Jarc the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, and Dr Žiga Turk the Minister without Portfolio, responsible for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of Slovenia's Development Strategy, both nominated by the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Janez Janša and ministers Iztok Jarc /right/ and Dr Žiga Turk /left/ (Photo: Primož Lavre/Salomon 2000)