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Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova Presents Bulgaria’s Position at the Informal Meeting of the General Affairs Council in Copenhagen
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Elena Shekerletova took part in the informal meeting of the General Affairs Council, held in Copenhagen on 1–2 September 2025. Denmark, holding the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU during the second half of 2025, hosted the forum.
03 September 2025
Georgiev to EU foreign ministers: No change is possible to the agreed European consensus or any of its components, we expect the Republic of North Macedonia to fulfill its commitments
Bulgaria expresses growing concern about the continued failure of the Republic of North Macedonia to fulfill its commitments to the European Union.
02 September 2025
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Elena Shekerletova attends the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in the “Gymnich” format on 30 August 2025 in Copenhagen
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Elena Shekerletova attended the informal meeting of Foreign Ministers in the “Gymnich” format, held on 30 August 2025 in Copenhagen.
30 August 2025
Deputy Foreign Minister Maria Angelieva Receives Copies of the Letters of Credence of the Newly Appointed Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Bulgaria, Asma Babouche
On 12 August 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between Deputy Minister Maria Angelieva and the newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Bulgaria, H.E. Ms Asma Babouche. The occasion was the presentation of copies of Ambassador Babouche’s letters of credence.
13 August 2025
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Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev Receives Delegation of Graduates of Bulgarian Universities from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
On 12 August, Minister Georg Georgiev received a delegation representing the Jordanian Association of Graduates of Bulgarian Universities, composed of Dr Haidar Ibrahim Ali, Chairman of the Board; Eng. Nabil Al-Bakri, Board Coordinator; and Dr Ali Al-Fayez, responsible for the Association’s cultural and educational initiatives. The talks covered a wide range of issues concerning the Association’s activities, its relations with the Bulgarian Embassy in Amman, and events organised to date which present Bulgaria to Jordanian society.
12 August 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Takes Part in Informal Videoconference Meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, participated in the informal videoconference meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, held on 11 August 2025.
During the meeting, the ministers discussed recent developments in diplomatic efforts to end Russian aggression against Ukraine, coordination with transatlantic partners in the context of the forthcoming meeting between the Presidents of the United States and Russia in Alaska, as well as the continuation of the European Union’s solidarity and comprehensive support for Ukraine.
11 August 2025
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Nikolay Pavlov Receives Copies of Credentials from the Newly Appointed Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Bulgaria, H.E. Mr Pierre Hagmann
Today, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Nikolay Pavlov received copies of the Letters of Credence from the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Swiss Confederation to the Republic of Bulgaria, His Excellency Mr Pierre Hagmann.
08 August 2025
Meeting Between the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikolay Pavlov, and the Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, Ms Aarti Holla-Maini
On 7 August 2025, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Nikolay Pavlov hosted Ms Aarti Holla‑Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sofia.
Ms Aarti Holla-Maini has served as Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, headquartered in Vienna, since 2023. The Office coordinates international efforts in the field of space activities and plays a key role in implementing United Nations programmes relating to the peaceful use of outer space, the registration of objects launched into orbit, and the mainte
07 August 2025
Farewell Meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Georg Georgiev, with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden, H.E. Ms Katarina Rangnitt
Today, 05.08.2025, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, held a farewell meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Bulgaria, Her Excellency Ms Katarina Rangnitt. Minister Georgiev acknowledged the significant efforts made by Ambassador Rangnitt to strengthen bilateral cooperation and took the opportunity to extend his gratitude for Sweden's provision of specialised aircraft that participated in fighting the forest fires in the Pirin region.
05 August 2025
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Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Georg Georgiev, with the Newly Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Ms Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Georg Georgiev, held a meeting at the Ministry with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Republic of Bulgaria, Her Excellency Ms Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet.
04 August 2025