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EU Foreign Ministers discussed the situation in Syria and Iraq
The EU Foreign Affairs Council focused on the situation in Syria and Iraq. Ministers exchanged views on the crisis in Syria with UN Special Envoy, Staffan de Mistura, who presented the plan to freeze fighting in certain areas of the country as a basis for a broader political process.
15 December 2014
Creation of a European Energy Union is a priority for Bulgaria and Slovakia
Development of a common EU energy policy is a priority for the Member States, including Bulgaria and Slovakia. There is a favorable climate and political will in Europe to develop common energy projects and we should be consistent and united in our goal to achieve broader energy independence, agreed at today’s meeting Minister Daniel Mitov and Marian Yakubotsi, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic in Sofia.
12 December 2014
Minister Daniel Mitov met with the Ambassador of Romania
The excellent political and economic relations between Bulgaria and Romania were at the focus of today's meeting of Minister Daniel Mitov and Romanian Ambassador Anton Pacuretu. Bulgaria and Romania became true European partners and should continue to work for further deepening of the cooperation between the two neighboring countries, said Minister Mitov.
11 December 2014
Tourism, trade and culture are priorities in relations between Bulgaria and Asian countries
"Bulgaria has a direct and consistent interest in the Asia-Pacific region. Our country recognizes the growing importance of the region in world politics, economy and finance.
09 December 2014
Bulgaria participates in the Third Conference on the Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons
Bulgaria reiterates its commitment to the nuclear disarmament, in accordance with Article VI of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
09 December 2014
Minister Mitov praised OSCE role in addressing the crisis in Ukraine
Confronted to the crisis in and around Ukraine and taking into account the active role of the OSCE for its settlement and preventing it from becoming another frozen conflict in the OSCE area, the 21st Ministerial Meeting in Basel was charged with major political expectations for a breakthrough in the relations between the West and Russia.
05 December 2014
Working meeting of Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria and Canada
Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov held a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart John Baird within the 21st OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Basel.
04 December 2014
Minister Daniel Mitov participates in Counter-ISIL Global Coalition Meeting
Minister Daniel Mitov participated in the meeting of the Global Coalition to Counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) on 3 December at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
03 December 2014
Minister Daniel Mitov met with US Secretary of State
Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov met today with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Brussels. They discussed the recent developments in international relations, as well as bilateral issues. Topics on NATO’s agenda were also discussed in the context of the ongoing meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers.
02 December 2014
Minister Daniel Mitov met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexey Meshkov
Bulgaria and Russia have a lot of issues to discuss within the context of bilateral relations and European and global developments, said Minister Daniel Mitov at today’s meeting at the MFA with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Alexey Meshkov. He is on a visit to Bulgaria for the marking of the 100th anniversary since the inauguration of the Russian church St. Nicholas the Miracle-Maker in Sofia.
01 December 2014