News - Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Budapest, Hungary

On 13 January 2026, H.E. Maria Anguelieva, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to Hungary, presented her Letters of Credence to the President of Hungary, H.E. Dr. Tamás Sulyok, at a solemn ceremony held in the Mirror Hall of Sándor Palace.

The presentation of the Letters of Credence was preceded by a brief ceremonial military event held at Szent György Square in front of Sándor Palace. To the sound of ceremonial fanfares, Ambassador Anguelieva was welcomed by the Commander of the Budapest Garrison and the Honour Guards drawn up for the occasion. Following the performance of the national anthems of the Republic of Bulgaria and Hungary, the newly appointed Bulgarian Ambassador paid her respects to the troop flag and conducted a ceremonial military inspection of the guard of honour.

During her meeting with the Hungarian Head of State, held after the presentation of the Letters of Credence, Ambassador Anguelieva and President Sulyok discussed the excellent bilateral relations and the special historical and cultural ties existing between the two countries and their peoples. As an illustration of these close relations, President Sulyok referred to 19 October – the Day of Bulgarian–Hungarian Friendship, noting that Bulgaria is one of only two countries with which Hungary has established a special day dedicated to the annual celebration of friendship and bilateral relations. The indispensable role of the Bulgarian community in Hungary in the establishment and maintenance of the excellent bilateral relations was also underscored. Ambassador Anguelieva noted that Bulgarians in Hungary represent their country with dignity and expressed her gratitude for the conditions and support provided by the Hungarian state, including financial assistance, enabling the community to become a fully integrated and highly respected part of Hungarian society while preserving its language and national identity. In response, President Sulyok stated that the Bulgarian national minority is among the leading and most prominent of the thirteen officially recognised minorities in Hungary. At the conclusion of the meeting, the President assured Ambassador Anguelieva that the Presidency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as all other Hungarian institutions, would extend their full support to her, and conveyed his best wishes for a successful and fruitful mandate.

Following the meeting with the Hungarian Head of State, and in accordance with established protocol, Ambassador Anguelieva signed the Guest Book in the Blue Salon of Sándor Palace, expressing her appreciation for the great honour and responsibility of representing the Republic of Bulgaria in Hungary and affirming her readiness to work towards the further deepening and development of the existing excellent bilateral relations between the two countries.

The official part of the ceremony marking the assumption of office by the newly appointed Bulgarian Ambassador concluded with the laying of a wreath at Heroes’ Square in Budapest.

The official accompanying delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria to Budapest, Hungary, comprised Mr Nicolay Panayotov, Head of the Consular Section, and Mr Lyudmil Iliev, Head of the Political Section.