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Bulgaria allocates BGN 209,929 for International Assistance
The Council of Ministers approved official development assistance for international organizations in the amount of BGN 209,929.
24 June 2020
Deputy Minister Doykov Participates in Debate with Students of Tunisian School of Politics
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Petko Doykov took part in a debate by video conference with students at the Tunisian School of Politics on the topic of “EU Policy and Cooperation with the Southern Mediterranean in the Context of COVID-19.” This event was organized by the Centre for Mediterranean and International Studies with the support of the Bulgarian Embassy and featured the participation of more than 50 students.
19 June 2020
June - Bulgaria Donates Protective Equipment against the Coronavirus to Iraq’s Medics
A Bulgarian donation of 550 protective equipment sets - clothing, goggles and helmets - for the frontline medics responding to COVID-19 was handed to the Iraqi Medical Association in Baghdad.
19 June 2020
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Ekaterina Zaharieva addresses Heiko Maas: Bulgaria is a Safe Destination, German Nationals Are Welcome Here
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva urged the EU for solidarity and quick decision-making to ensure the recovery of its economy from the coronavirus crisis
18 June 2020
Bulgaria Elected Member of the UN Economic and Social Council
Bulgaria was elected member of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2021-2023 period.
18 June 2020
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Deputy Minister Doykov Presents the Bulgarian Position on the Recovery of the EU and Relations with the UK to the General Affairs Council
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Petko Doykov presented the Bulgarian position on the European Commission’s Recovery Plan and on EU- UK relations to the General Affairs Council, which was held by video conference.
16 June 2020
- Bulgaria Congratulates Germany on the Presidency of the Council of the EU with Bulgarian Letters Installation
As of today and for the whole summer, the Bulgarian Letters will welcome residents and visitors of Berlin at one of the liveliest places along the bank of the River Spree, close to the Berlin Cathedral and the Museum Island.
16 June 2020
Top EU and US diplomats Agree on Close Cooperation in Combating the Coronavirus and Disinformation
The foreign ministers of the EU, including Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva, and US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo agreed to maintain the trans-Atlantic partnership that is based on shared values by cooperating closely in the fight against the Coronavirus, disinformation and in other spheres of common interest.
15 June 2020
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announcement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is starting to publish up-to-date information about the situation, the conditions for crossing borders and entering various countries in connection with the spread of the coronavirus under the heading of “I am traveling to...” (https://www.mfa.bg/bg/embassyinfo) on the official website of the MFA. This heading can also be accessed via the red banner on the MFA’s home page, which reads “Coronavirus - How To Travel”.
15 June 2020
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Bulgaria Will Continue to Contribute to Sahel Security and Stability
“Bulgaria will continue to contribute to security and stability in the Sahel region through its participation in missions under the EU’s Common Security and Defense Policy,” Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Petko Doykov said during the first meeting of foreign ministers of the International Coalition for the Sahel, which took place by video conference. “We confirming that we are going to dispatch a four-member military medical team to the EU mission for training the security forces of Mali, regardless of the alarming situation on the ground,” Doykov said
12 June 2020