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Position of the MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Republic of Bulgaria categorically condemns the vandalism directed at the monument of Hristo Botev in Odessa.
01 July 2020
Participants in the Three Seas Initiative Supported Priorities for Greater Connectivity
Bulgaria is of the view that efforts invested in the Three Seas initiative should yield concrete results, including through the necessary funding of projects proposed by participating countries
30 June 2020
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Bulgaria and Luxembourg Support Coordinated Opening of Borders
Bulgaria and Luxembourg support the coordinated opening of borders and there will be direct flights for tourists between the two countries three times a week starting 1 July.
29 June 2020
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Ekaterina Zaharieva: Bulgaria Has Supported all UN Initiatives during the Pandemic
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva called for more multilateral cooperation and agreement to achieve the reform of the UN. She was speaking at events at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs marking the UN Charter Day, the 75th anniversary of setting up the international organization and the 65th anniversary of Bulgaria’s membership in it
26 June 2020
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Ekaterina Zaharieva Addresses Southeast European Counterparts: The Lessons of the Crisis Will Make us More United and Stronger
“The COVID-19 crisis was unprecedented and we have all paid a high price: we lost lives and our economies suffered. This crisis has demonstrated that now we need close cooperation and multilateralism more than we ever did in the past. These lessons will make us more united and stronger,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva said at a video conference with the foreign ministers of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) countries.
25 June 2020
Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Iran Hands Letters of Credence to President Dr Hassan Rouhani
On 24 June 2020 Nikolina Kuneva, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Islamic Republic of Iran, handed her letters of credence to the country’s President, Dr Hassan Rouhani.
25 June 2020
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Ekaterina Zaharieva: Bulgaria Pursues a Consistent Policy against Antisemitism and Xenophobia
“The Bulgarian government pursues a consistent policy against all displays of anti-Semitism, xenophobia and hate speech,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva said at a video conference with the Board of Directors of the National Coalition in Support of the Eurasian Jewry (NCSEJ).
24 June 2020
Government Approves Financial Assistance for Refugees in Turkey
The Bulgarian government has approved additional spending from the 2020 budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the amount of BGN 1,835,789 for payments under the EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey. The money will be paid in two instalments
24 June 2020
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