Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Discussed European Security, Connectivity and EU Enlargement with German Diplomat Christoph Israng
03 November 2026 News
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva held a meeting with the Director General for European Affairs at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, Christoph Israng.
The meeting marked another step in the active political dialogue and excellent cooperation between Bulgaria and Germany, which share a common vision for strengthening European security, the unity of the European Union and the development of the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The discussion emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation and implementing specific joint initiatives and investments that will contribute to increasing the competitiveness and sustainable development of Bulgaria and Germany.
Ivanka Tasheva and Christophe Israng also discussed current issues on the European agenda, including security in the Black Sea region, Russia’s war against Ukraine and the European Union’s enlargement policy.
Particular emphasis was placed on the risks and threats in the Black Sea region and the opportunities for closer cooperation within the framework of European initiatives. In this context, Deputy Minister Tasheva cited as an example Bulgaria’s joint work with Romania on the construction of the Black Sea Security Centre as a network structure with complementary centres in Varna and Constanța, aimed at strengthening the resilience of the region.
The Bulgarian side presented the upcoming Regional Connectivity Summit, which Sofia will host in spring 2027, in coordination with the European Commission. Ivanka Tasheva emphasized the fact that Bulgaria is establishing itself as a natural bridge that connects Europe, Türkiye, the Black Sea region, the South Caucasus, Central Asia and the Middle East.
During the discussion on the topic of EU enlargement, Deputy Minister Tasheva reaffirmed Bulgaria's consistent support for the enlargement policy, based on own merits and on the strict fulfilment of the undertaken commitments and the established European criteria.
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