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Visa-Free Travel for Bulgarian Citizens on Short-Term Visits to the Republic of South Africa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs that, as of 7 October 2025, holders of ordinary Bulgarian passports may enter and stay in the Republic of South Africa without a visa for a period of up to 90 days for short-term visits.
16 October 2025
Official Presentation of the Candidature of Mira Raycheva-Shekerjieva for Part-Time Judge at the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) for the Term 2026–2033
On 15 October 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikolay Pavlov, officially presented to the diplomatic corps in Sofia the candidature of Ms Mira Raycheva-Shekerjieva for the position of part-time Judge at the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) for the term 2026–2033. The elections for this position will take place on 17 November 2025 during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
15 October 2025
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Invited the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic
On 15 October 2025, the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic in Sofia, Vasil Grivna, was summoned to a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of official statements by President Peter Pellegrini during his visit to the Republic of North Macedonia, and the unacceptable assessments made concerning that country’s process of European integration.
15 October 2025
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Pavlov Receives Copies of the Letters of Credence of H. E. Ambassador Noel Servigon of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Bulgaria (Seat in Bucharest)
On 15 October 2025, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikolay Pavlov, received copies of the letters of credence from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Bulgaria (with residence in Bucharest), H. E. Ambassador Noel Servigon.
15 October 2025
Meeting of Deputy Minister Mr Nikolay Pavlov with the Newly Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the Republic of Bulgaria (Residence in Bucharest) H.E. Ms Shahnaz Gazi for the Presentation of Copies of Her Letters of Credence
On 15 October 2025, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikolay Pavlov, received copies of the letters of credence from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the Republic of Bulgaria (residence in Bucharest), H.E. Ms Shahnaz Gazi.
15 October 2025
Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria and Austria
On 14 October 2025 in Sofia, bilateral political consultations were held between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of Austria. The Bulgarian host for the consultations was Ms Gergana Karadjova, Director-General for Political Affairs. The Austrian delegation was led by Ms Hannah Liko, Director-General.
14 October 2025
Meeting Between the Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria and Germany With a Focus on Defence and Security
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, met today in Sofia with the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr Johann Wadephul, who is in the country at the invitation of the Bulgarian side. The talks were held in a spirit of strategic partnership and shared priorities in the fields of security and European integration
13 October 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Marks 70 Years of Bulgaria’s Membership in the United Nations with an Official Ceremony for the Issuance of a Commemorative Postage Stamp
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria hosted an official ceremony for the validation of a special commemorative postage stamp marking the 70th anniversary of Bulgaria’s membership in the United Nations (UN).
10 October 2025
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Bulgaria welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas which could be the first step towards lasting peace and security in the region.
We commend President Trump’s leadership and active engagement in this complex process, and highly appreciate the mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, emphasizing that diplomacy is the only way forward.
09 October 2025