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Statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Bulgaria strongly condemns the terrorist attack in the central part of Jakarta on January 14, 2016. We stand in solidarity with the families and the relatives of the victims and the injured.
14 January 2016
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Daniel Mitov on the terrorist attack in Istanbul
The Republic of Bulgaria strongly condemns today's terrorist attack in Istanbul.
I extend my most sincere condolences to the relatives of the victims, including foreign nationals, and I wish a speedy recovery to those injured. I would like also to express solidarity with the grief of those affected by the blast in Turkey.
12 January 2016
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria on North Korea's claim of hydrogen bomb test on January 6, 2016
We are deeply concerned by the news that the DPRK has carried out a nuclear test on January 6, 2016. If the statement is confirmed, a fourth nuclear test would be a drastic violation of resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013) and 2094 (2013) of the UN Security Council and the safeguards agreement with the IAEA.
06 January 2016
Minister Mitov discussed with Iranian officials the good political dialogue and projects of mutual interest
On the second day of his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Minister Daniel Mitov met with his counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, Minister of Transportation Abbas Ahmad Akhoundi and Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati.
21 December 2015
Minister Daniel Mitov meets with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani
Minister Daniel Mitov met with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Hassan Rouhani in Tehran and the talks took place within the two-day official visit of the Bulgarian Foreign Minister to the Iranian capital.
20 December 2015
Bulgaria supports Georgia's Euro-Atlantic orientation
Bulgaria expresses its unequivocal support for Georgia’s EU and NATO membership and for the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov said at the meeting with his Georgian counterpart Giorgi Kvirikashvili in Sofia.
07 December 2015
NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs invite Montenegro to join the Alliance
NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs decided to invite Montenegro to join the Alliance. The decision was taken on December 2, 2015 at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council in NATO Headquarters in Brussels and it triggers the start of accession talks in early 2016.
02 December 2015
Daniel Mitov participates in the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs
Minister Daniel Mitov participates in the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs, which is held on 1-2 December at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
01 December 2015
Daniel Mitov: The Western Balkan countries are a major priority for Bulgaria
"The countries of the Western Balkans are a major priority for Bulgaria in the bilateral development cooperation and the aim is to create a favorable environment for sustainable economic and social development of the region."
30 November 2015
Daniel Mitov signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Bulgaria and the People's Republic of China
Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi signed a Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgaria and China on Thursday in Beijing. The ceremony was attended by the Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping.
27 November 2015