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Deputy Minister Irena Dimitrova received the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Sofia Lukasz Kautsky
Deputy Minister Irena Dimitrova received the Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Sofia Lukasz Kautsky, in his capacity as representative of the country’s Presidency of the Council of the EU.
22 July 2022
Deputy Minister Irena Dimitrova accepted copies of the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Bulgaria
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Irena Dimitrova accepted copies of the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Bulgaria, His Eminence Archbishop Luciano Suriani.
21 July 2022
The exhibition “Diplomacy and Art” opened in Sarajevo on Diplomatic Service Day
An exhibition of works from the rich collection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs opened in Sarajevo on Diplomatic Service Day. The exposition under the title “Diplomacy and Art” includes 22 paintings by established Bulgarian artists from the post-war period, who managed to preserve the achievements in the field of fine arts of the previous generations of artists, adding their own creative search.
20 July 2022
President of Albania Ilir Meta honoured Ambassador Raychevski with the title “For Special Civil Merits” 20 July 2022
At an official ceremony on 14 July, the President of the Republic of Albania Ilir Meta honoured the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to Tirana, Republic of Albania Momchil Raychevski with the title “For Special Civic Merits”. The award was given “in appreciation of his diplomatic activity and special contribution to the strengthening of bilateral relations, as well as for his decisive and continuous support for our country’s European integration process.
20 July 2022
Minister Teodora Genchovska: We celebrate 143 years of high professionalism and devotion to the national cause of Bulgaria and to the pursuit of building friendly relations with the world around us
Today we celebrate 143 years of high professionalism and devotion to the national cause of Bulgaria and to the pursuit of building friendly relations with the world around us. This is what Minister of Foreign Affairs Teodora Genchovska said in her address at the festive reception on the occasion of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Service Day, which was held at the Boyana Residence.
19 July 2022
Address of the Minister and Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs to the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Service Day – 19 July
Dear colleagues,
Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Service Day – 19 July!
19 July 2022
Regular EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting
A regular meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council was held in Brussels on 18 July. EU foreign ministers discussed additional support for Ukraine, EU relations with Latin American and Caribbean countries, the convening of the EU-Israel Association Council, the holding of a ministerial meeting between the EU and the League of Arab States, as well as digital diplomacy and the issue of external manipulation of information and interference. Bulgaria was represented by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Irena Dimitrova.
18 July 2022
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a ceremony to award long-serving officials of the ministry
A ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to award long-serving officials with honorary diplomas for their high professionalism and overall contribution to the building and development of the diplomatic service and the consolidation of the authority of Bulgarian foreign policy. Among the awardees were Bulgarian ambassadors, diplomats and experts.
18 July 2022
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The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia chaired the second meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission
Minister Genchovska stressed that the key condition in supporting our country on this path remains the rule of law and the respect of the 2017 Treaty. The meeting reviewed the Treaty and outlined measures for its full and effective implementation in the next period.
17 July 2022
Bulgaria is part of the international support for Moldova
The conference was hosted by Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu, who was also its co-chair, together with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships Chrysoula Zacharopoulou.
16 July 2022