Minister Neynski took part in a video conference organized by the United Kingdom on restoring the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
02 April 2026 News
On 2 April 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nadezhda Neynski, together with her counterparts from over 30 countries around the world, took part in a video conference organized by the United Kingdom’s Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper on the need for urgent measures and actions to restore the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Minister Neynski reaffirmed Bulgaria’s position before the foreign ministers invited for discussions by her British counterpart that Bulgaria will support all efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz for free navigation and will firmly not support or participate in any use of force to achieve this common goal.
The meeting condemned Iran's indiscriminate attacks on the Gulf countries and the Middle East region, as well as Tehran's actions to block and mine the Strait of Hormuz, which lead to a significant increase in oil and energy prices and have a strong negative impact on the global economy. Emphasis was placed on Bahrain's efforts to negotiate a new UN Security Council resolution that builds upon Resolution 2817, as well as on the UN Secretary-General’s initiative to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with a focus on fertilizers and critical raw materials. All participants emphasized that Iran must comply with the provisions of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Minister Neynski expressed full solidarity and support for the countries of the Gulf, condemning Iran’s attacks against civilian infrastructure and commercial vessels. She emphasized Bulgaria’s support for applying diplomatic pressure on Iran, as well as for Bahrain’s efforts to negotiate a new resolution in the UN Security Council. She pointed out the importance of using all possible diplomatic channels for de-escalation and opening the Strait of Hormuz, and ensuring the freedom of navigation, which will limit the negative consequences for the global economy.