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Velislava Petrova and Jean-Noël Barrot discussed security in the Black Sea and the development of bilateral relations
Bulgaria and France signed an updated Roadmap for their strategic partnership
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Velislava Petrova, welcomed the France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, in Varna. This is the first visit of a French foreign minister to Bulgaria in 20 years. The visit gave a new impetus to the political dialogue and strategic partnership between the two countries.
24 October 2026
Minister Petrova met with representatives of the Western Outlands Research Institute
Minister Velislava Petrova met with the President of the Western Outlands Research Institute, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angel Dzhonev, and Dr. Valentin Yanev, member of the Management Board of the Institute. The reason for the conversation, which took place on October 22, was the refusal of the authorities of the Republic of Serbia to allow Bulgarian citizens into their territory on the grounds that they pose a threat to the national security of the country.
23 October 2026
Bulgaria and Uzbekistan held bilateral political consultations on 22 October 2026 in Tashkent
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria and Uzbekistan held bilateral political consultations on 22 October 2026 in Tashkent at the invitation of the Uzbek side.
23 October 2026
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Today in Ohrid, the first hearing on the renewed case of the brutal beating in January 2023 of Hristian Pendikov was held. Then hatred brought the Macedonian Bulgarian to the brink of paralysis and forced his prolonged treatment in Bulgaria.
22 October 2026
Official presentation of the Bulgarian application for membership of the UN Commission on International Law
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Dikanski officially presented the candidacy of Dr. Dimana Dramova as a member of the United Nations Commission on International Law for a mandate 2028-2032 to the heads of the diplomatic missions of the UN member states in Sofia.
20 October 2026
Bulgaria and China discussed the expansion of economic cooperation and connectivity between Europe and Asia
Joint efforts for stability and diplomatic solutions to conflicts were among the highlights of talks between Foreign Ministers Velislava Petrova and Wang Yi
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria. The topics of conversation included the bilateral strategic partnership, economic relations, connectivity between Europe and Asia, as well as conflicts in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine.
19 October 2026
The deepening of the political dialogue and the development of economic cooperation were the focus of the meeting between the foreign ministers of Bulgaria and Hungary
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with Anita Orban, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria. Today, the two countries mark 10 years since the proclamation of October 19 as the Day of Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship.
19 October 2026
Political Consultations Between Bulgaria and Moldova
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva and State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova Carolina Perebinos held bilateral political consultations. The discussions covered Moldova’s European integration, support for the Bulgarian community in the country, regional security and opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, connectivity and education.
15 October 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Meets with the New Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Ivanka Tasheva received copies of the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Despina Koukoulopoulou.
14 October 2026
Velislava Petrova in Berlin: Bulgaria and Germany Have the Potential to Expand Their Partnership in Innovation, Research, Defence and Energy
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met with Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, in Berlin. The two ministers discussed the development of Bulgarian-German relations, Black Sea security, defence cooperation, connectivity and key issues on the European agenda.
“Germany is one of Bulgaria’s key partners, and our bilateral relations are of strategic importance,” Minister Petrova stated. She noted that Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s first visit to Berlin had given fresh impetus to political dialogue and cooperation between the two countries.
14 October 2026