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The Bulgarian Government Remains Firmly Committed to the Successful Resolution of Iva Mihaylova’s Case
The Bulgarian Government will make every effort to ensure justice in the case of Iva Mihaylova. This was stated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova, who met today with Hristina Mihaylova, the young woman’s mother.
05 September 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Participates in the Informal Meeting of the EU General Affairs Council
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva represented Bulgaria at the informal meeting of the General Affairs Council, held in Dublin on 3 and 4 September 2026. Ireland holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2026 and hosted the meeting.
04 September 2026
Velislava Petrova and Juraj Blanár Discuss New Opportunities for Cooperation Between Bulgaria and Slovakia During Robert Fico’s Visit to Bulgaria
The development of relations between Bulgaria and Slovakia and opportunities for closer cooperation on issues of common European interest were the focus of a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Juraj Blanár. The two Ministers discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in the areas of energy, transport connectivity, innovation and new technologies.
04 September 2026
Deputy Minister Hristo Polendakov Discusses Opportunities for a More Active Role for Bulgaria in the International Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence with the Artificial Intelligence Sustainable Development Alliance
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Polendakov held a meeting with Ivaylo Petrov, Chair of the Management Board of the Artificial Intelligence Sustainable Development Alliance (AISDA), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Milena Angelova, Deputy Chair of the Management Board, and representatives of the Alliance. The opportunities for deepening cooperation and for promoting the Bulgarian artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem more actively at the international level were discussed.
03 September 2026
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva Meets Newly Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia Metka Lajnšček
Today, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva received copies of the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Metka Lajnšček.
02 September 2026
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria and Georgia Held Political Consultations in Tbilisi
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria and Georgia held political consultations today in Tbilisi. The two delegations, headed by Petko Doykov, Director General of the Directorate General for Bilateral Relations, and Tamara Tsuleiskiri, Director of the Directorate for European Affairs, conducted a comprehensive review of bilateral relations in all areas and noted their mutual interest in further deepening the dynamic cooperation in trade and economic relations, with Bulgaria ranking among Georgia’s ten leading foreign trade partners.
02 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: The EU Must Strengthen Its Role as a Strong Geopolitical Player
The European Union must become a more effective geopolitical actor, capable of defending common European interests and actively contributing to finding solutions to crises in our immediate neighbourhood. This was among the key messages delivered by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova during the informal meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers – Gymnich, held in Ireland.
02 September 2026
Deputy Minister Polendakov held a meeting with Singapore’s candidate for the International Court of Justice, Ambassador Rena Lee
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Christo Polendakov held a meeting with Singapore’s candidate for election as a judge to the International Court of Justice for the term 2027-2036, Ambassador Rena Lee.
27 August 2026
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 20 August, the Court of Appeal in Štip upheld the decision of the Basic Court in Kočani denying Iva Mihailova the opportunity to undergo the medical treatment she requires outside the Republic of North Macedonia.
21 August 2026
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Invites International Observers for the Elections for President and Vice-President of the Republic of Bulgaria Scheduled for 25 October 2026
In fulfilment of its obligations under the Electoral Code and with a view to ensuring the conduct of fair, free and democratic elections, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended invitations for international observation of the elections for President and Vice-President of the Republic of Bulgaria scheduled for 25 October 2026.
19 August 2026