The Service for International Co-operation and European Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology works on bilateral co-operation and multilateral co-operation in scientific and technological fields, and international co-operation in higher education. Bilateral co-operation is conducted on an annual basis through calls for proposals. Multilateral co-operation is primarily geared towards providing Slovenia’s integration into wider EU developmental and integration processes on an equal footing. The Ministry is thus actively involved in creating the European Research Area (ERA) and other EU activities in the field of scientific and technological co-operation. Co-operation in this field is also underway with South Eastern Europe. Multilateral co-operation also encompasses co-operation with various international organisations (UNDP, EMBC, ICTP, ICS, ICGEB, CIESM, GBIF, IIR). The Service for International Co-operation and European Affairs is also responsible for international co-operation in the field of higher education, which is conducted under the umbrella of multilateral co-operation with the European Union, Council of Europe, OECD and UNESCO as well as on a regional and bilateral basis. The priorities of co-operation include the Bologna Process, and international exchange involving students and teachers in higher education.