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Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria declares its categorical opposition to the planned holding of the so-called Lukov March and calls upon the responsible institutions to take all lawful actions to prevent it.
13 February 2026
Minister Georg Georgiev: Bulgaria's accession to the OECD is a strategic choice for the future of our country
Bulgaria's accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), following its accession to Schengen and the Eurozone, is not just a technical process or a foreign policy goal.
13 February 2026
Bulgaria and Azerbaijan Sign Intergovernmental Agreement for the Construction and Reconstruction of Shusha Park in Veliko Tarnovo
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, and the Chairman of the State Committee for City Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Anar Guliyev, signed an intergovernmental agreement today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreement concerns the construction and reconstruction of Shusha Park in the city of Veliko Tarnovo. During the ceremony, Snezhana Daneva, Deputy Mayor of Veliko Tarnovo, also signed on behalf of the local authorities.
11 February 2026
Lili Ivanova has been awarded a “Golden Laurel Branch” by the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry
The prima of Bulgarian pop music, Lili Ivanova, was awarded the “Golden Laurel Branch” honorary badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria. The award was presented by Minister Georg Georgiev during a solemn ceremony held at the Ministry.
11 February 2026
The Bulgarian state successfully facilitated the reunification of a Bulgarian child, removed from parental care, with the child’s mother in the Kingdom of Norway
Seven years after the forced separation between a mother and her now 13-year-old daughter, the story has had a positive outcome.
01 February 2026
We commemorate the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today, 27 January, we commemorate the International Holocaust Remembrance Day and pay tribute to the millions of victims who perished during one of the darkest periods in human history, the lessons of which remain relevant to this day.
27 January 2026
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria expresses deep disappointment at the continued unconstructive approach of the authorities in Skopje and the lack of openness in communication with the public.
27 January 2026
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova participates in a meeting of the EU General Affairs Council
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elena Shekerletova, took part in the first regular meeting of the General Affairs Council of the European Union for the year, held in Brussels.
At the start of the session, the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU presented its priorities, aimed at building a more autonomous European Union by reducing strategic dependencies and strengthening its ability to act effectively on the international stage. Key priorities highlighted included: Ukraine, the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), competitiveness and economic growth, security and defence
26 January 2026
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Berievski meets with UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Regina De Dominicis
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikolay Berievski, met with the UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Ms Regina De Dominicis, during her working visit to Bulgaria on 22–23 January.
During the meeting, prospects for future cooperation between Bulgaria and UNICEF post-2027 were discussed, as the current Cooperation Programme with UNICEF, approved by the Bulgarian government, is set to expire at that time.
Deputy Minister Berievski underscored the high priority Bulgaria places on the protection and promotion of children's rights.
22 January 2026