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Today we celebrate the International Day of the Francophonie
Every year on March 20 we celebrate the International Day of the Francophonie - on this date in 1970 the first intergovernmental structure of the Francophone countries was established - the Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation, which grew into today's International Organization of the Francophonie (IOF).
20 March 2022
Deputy Minister Petrova talks with Prof. Slim Kalbus, Rector of the University Agency of Francophonie (UAF)
Deputy Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova met today, 18 March, with Professor Slim Kalbus, Rector of the University Agency of the Francophonie. The meeting took place during the week of the Francophonie and just before the celebration of March 20 - the International Day of the Francophonie.
18 March 2022
Bulgaria declares 10 Russian diplomats persona non grata
At the suggestion of the competent authorities of the Republic of Bulgaria, in coordination with the Prime Minister Kiril Petkov, Bulgaria today declared 10 Russian diplomats accredited in our country persona non grata, giving them a 72-hour period to leave the country.
18 March 2022
Minister Genchovska received the Ambassador of the Czech Republic
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Teodora Genchovska received the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Bulgaria Lukasz Kaucki. The two discussed issues of bilateral relations, current co-operation within the EU, as well as the upcoming meeting of the Working Group on Economic Co-operation between Bulgaria and the Czech Republic.
18 March 2022
Deputy Minister Dimitrova and the British Ambassador to Bulgaria presented certificates to those who successfully completed a course on counteracting disinformation
Deputy Foreign Minister Irena Dimitrova and British Ambassador to Bulgaria Rob Dixon presented certificates for successfully completing the first anti-disinformation course organized by the British Government Communications Service in co-operation with the Diplomatic Institute for a total of 20 Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Défense of Bulgaria staff.
17 March 2022
The Russian Federation is excluded from the Council of Europe
After 26 years of membership in the Council of Europe, on 16 March 2022, the Russian Federation was expelled from the organization.
17 March 2022
Minister Genchovska: “The EU and NATO are united as never before”
"The EU and NATO are united as never before" - this message was addressed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Teodora Genchovska to the Ambassadors of the European Union and NATO and the Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria during a working breakfast, at which a wide range of topics, including multilateral cooperation, the situation in Ukraine and current events in the Western Balkans were discussed.
17 March 2022
Deputy Minister Petrova opened the new training course "Economic Diplomacy", organized by the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Today, Deputy Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova opened the new training course "Economic Diplomacy", organized by the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
16 March 2022
Deputy Minister Dimitrova received the Ambassador of Albania
Deputy Foreign Minister Irena Dimitrova received Albanian Ambassador to Bulgaria Donika Hoxha. The two discussed co-operation in international organizations and current topics. They highlighted efforts within NATO and the EU to support Ukraine in response to the Russian invasion and the ensuing refugee crisis.
16 March 2022
Deputy Minister Petrova participates in Conference on Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Western Balkans
Deputy Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova took part in a conference on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the Western Balkans and their path to European integration. The event was organized by the University of National and World Economy in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy and Industry, and the Embassy of Japan in Sofia.
16 March 2022