Bulgaria Officially Assumes the Chairmanship of the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation
14 July 2025 News
On 14 July 2025, the Republic of Bulgaria officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC). The inauguration took place during a video conference coordination meeting involving the BSEC Committee of Senior Officials, the related BSEC bodies, and the BSEC Permanent International Secretariat. In her address to the participants, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Elena Shekerletova outlined the key priorities of Bulgaria’s Chairmanship, reflecting the vision of a prosperous and united Black Sea community. The priorities highlighted include the protection of the environment and sustainable management of marine resources, cultural and educational exchange and tourism, regional resilience and crisis management, as well as cooperation with the European Union and other international and regional organisations.
Under the motto “Collective Engagement in the Black Sea Region,” which underscores the shared commitment to the prosperity of the region, the Bulgarian Chairmanship is dedicated to promoting regional cooperation with a focus on sustainability, cultural integration, and international partnerships.
During the closed session, chaired by Mrs. Rositsa Stoeva, National Coordinator of BSEC, the calendar of forthcoming events and initiatives under the current Chairmanship was finalised. Over 50 events are scheduled to take place.
Bulgaria’s Chairmanship will run until 31 December 2025.
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