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Minister Georg Georgiev took part in a special high-level meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on the occasion of the third anniversary of the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, participated via video conference in a special high-level meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, organised by the Finnish Chairmanship of the organisation on 24 February 2025, on the occasion of the third anniversary of the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine. In his speech, Minister Georgiev condemned Russia's gross violation of the UN Charter and the OSCE principles and commitments, the continued attacks against civilians and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, as well as Russia's systematic violations of international humanitarian law
24 February 2025
Bilateral meetings of Minister Georg Georgiev in Brussels
During his working visit to Brussels, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, held consecutive bilateral meetings with the Israeli Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa'ar, and with the Czech top diplomat, Jan Lipavsky.
24 February 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev participates in the regular meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, participated in the regular monthly meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, which was held in Brussels today. The top European diplomats discussed Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the situation in the eastern part of the DRC.
24 February 2025
Three years since the start of Russia's military aggression against Ukraine
Three years ago, Russia began an unprovoked and unjustified full-scale war against Ukraine.
24 February 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria categorically opposes the planned holding of the so-called "Lukov March" and calls for the taking of all lawful actions to prevent it this year as well.
21 February 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev: The United Arab Emirates is a very important partner of Bulgaria in the Middle East region
The United Arab Emirates is a very important partner of Bulgaria in the Middle East region and we attach great importance to our strategic relations. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, in his telephone conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The conversation established a good working contact between the two ministers in the spirit of the desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation and interaction on the international stage between the two friendly countri
20 February 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev held a telephone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelati
Minister Georg Georgiev held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Badr Abdelati. The conversation established a new working contact between the two ministers, based on mutual trust and support, which is in line with the long-standing friendly relations between Bulgaria and Egypt.
19 February 2025
Informal meeting of the Ministers for European Affairs of the Member States of the European Union
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova took part today in Warsaw in the informal meeting of the Ministers for European Affairs of the Member States of the European Union.
18 February 2025
Georg Georgiev: Azerbaijan is a reliable strategic partner of Bulgaria
Azerbaijan is a reliable strategic partner of Bulgaria in the South Caucasus region and the wider Black Sea region in the field of energy and makes a significant contribution as a source for the diversification of natural gas supplies for the Bulgarian economy and for Europe. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, during his meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov.
16 February 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev discussed the practical implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar
Current developments in the Middle East region, including the practical implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the release of all hostages, were discussed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa'ar. Their meeting today on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference was preceded by a telephone conversation two weeks ago, which the two held after the Bulgarian Foreign Minister took office.
16 February 2025