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Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva participated in the Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Berlin Process
On 1 October 2026, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria Ivanka Tasheva took part in the Ministerial Meeting of the Berlin Process, hosted by Montenegro in Przno. In her statement, Deputy Minister Tasheva said that the European integration of the Western Balkans remains a strategic foreign policy priority and a key factor for Europe's security and resilience, also confirming Bulgaria's consistent support for the European perspective of the region. She stressed that progress on the path to membership should continue to be guided by the principle of personal merit, r
01 October 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova: Bulgaria has the potential to be a key regional factor for security, connectivity and economic development
Bulgaria has the potential to be a key regional factor that offers solutions, builds partnerships and turns its strategic location into concrete opportunities for connectivity, security and economic development. Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova told the participants in the Annual General Assembly of the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria.
Minister Petrova stressed that the complicated security environment, the ongoing international conflicts and the growing economic uncertainty require clear priorities, sustainable institutions and consistent protection of Bulgaria's str
29 September 2026
The Temporary Head of the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Sofia was summoned today to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The temporary head of the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Sofia was summoned today to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in connection with the refusal of the competent local institutions to allow the President of the Parliamentary Committee on Policies for Bulgarians Abroad Angel Georgiev to enter the country on September 27. The purpose of the visit was to attend a hearing on the case against our compatriot Iva Mihailova in Kočani the next day, in his capacity as a member of a Bulgarian parliamentary delegation.
29 September 2026
Over 35,000 Bulgarian citizens have declared their desire to vote outside the country
As of 12:00 on 29 September 2026, a total of 35,131 Bulgarian citizens have submitted applications for voting at polling stations outside the country. The data are published on the official website of the Central Election Commission.
29 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: Bulgaria and Japan have the potential to expand their strategic partnership
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with Japan's Ambassador to Bulgaria Chikahisa Sumi. The two discussed opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation and deepen the established strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Japan.
28 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: Bulgaria Is Turning Active Diplomacy into Concrete Partnerships
With an intensive programme of bilateral meetings, multilateral formats and public engagements, Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova concluded her participation in the High-level Week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
During the visit, Bulgaria maintained a consistent focus on three interconnected priorities – security, strategic connectivity and the development of active political and economic partnerships.
25 September 2026
Velislava Petrova Holds Meetings with Partners from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova continued her intensive programme in New York with bilateral meetings and participation in multilateral formats focused on security, regional cooperation and the development of political and economic partnerships.
25 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: Connectivity and Regional Cooperation Are a Strategic Investment in the Future of the Balkans
Regional cooperation, strategic connectivity and resilience in the Balkans were the focus of a series of meetings and multilateral formats attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
25 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: Bulgaria Can Be a Strategic Link Between Europe, the Black Sea Region, the Middle East and Asia
Strategic connectivity was among the key foreign policy priorities addressed during a series of meetings held by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
24 September 2026