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Active regional co-operation is of crucial importance for the European future of the Western Balkans
“We have need of more Europe. The difficulties that the EU currently is undergoing should not weaken the dynamics of the enlargement process. On the contrary, the promotion of European integration of the countries of the Western Balkans should become part of the solution to the crisis,” Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin told a meeting of the foreign ministers of the countries of the South East Europe Cooperation Process (SEECP), held in Ohrid.
31 May 2013
In response to the cancellation of the SEECP summit, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said:
The Republic of Bulgaria places the highest importance on regional cooperation in South Eastern Europe
30 May 2013
Kristian Vigenin: Bulgaria is an EU member state with functioning and legitimate institutions
“Bulgaria is a member of the EU with functioning and legitimate institutions. In this regard, the speech by Commissioner Oettinger is cause for bewilderment,”Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin said in response to media reports of the statement by Commissioner Günther Oettinger.
30 May 2013
Ceremony of the assumption of office of the new Minister of Foreign Affairs
The ceremony at which the new Minister of Foreign Affairs will assume his duties will take place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is expected to start at 3pm after the ceremony at the Council of Ministers.
28 May 2013
Bulgaria’s consular office in Moscow issues a record number of visas
A total of 7623 visas were issued by the Bulgarian consular office in Moscow in just one day. This is a record for the number of visas issued since the introduction of a visa system between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Russian Federation.
28 May 2013
German authorities handed over stolen Roman plaque to Bulgarian Consulate in Frankfurt
On May 22, at the Ministry of Science and Arts of the Federal State of Hesse, State Secretary Ingmar Jung presented the Bulgarian Consul with a Roman silver medal of what is known as the Danube horseman, dated II - III century CE, that had been stolen from Bulgaria. At the ceremony, a protocol was signed for the return of the cultural object to its rightful owner, the Republic of Bulgaria.
24 May 2013
In response to yesterday’s attack in London, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said:
Yesterday, May 22, a British serviceman was attacked in London. As a result of the attack, he died, and two police officers were injured.
23 May 2013
Bulgarian to head EU Delegation to Libya
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton has announced the appointment of Nataliya Apostolova as Head of the EU Delegation to Libya.
22 May 2013
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs confers awards on long-serving employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
At a formal ceremony today, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Marin Raykov conferred awards on employees with more than 30 years professional service at the ministry. Senior diplomats were awarded the Golden Badge of Honour and Silver Honours were conferred on employees who had worked at the institution for more than three decades.
16 May 2013
All legal measures have been taken to resolve the problems of Bulgarian carriers at the Turkish border
In view of the blockade of the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint and on the personal instructions of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Marin Raykov, Bulgaria’s Ambassador in Ankara, Krasimir Tulechki, made firm representations to the relevant institutions in Turkey.
16 May 2013