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Minister Velislava Petrova Initiates Procedure to Relieve Bulgaria’s Ambassador to the UAE from Office
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova signed a report submitting a draft Council of Ministers decision proposing that the President of the Republic of Bulgaria issue a decree relieving Bulgaria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Arab Emirates from office.
24 September 2026
Meeting Between Deputy Minister Hristo Polendakov and H.E. Mr Arun Kumar Sahu, Ambassador of India to Bulgaria
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Polendakov held a meeting with H.E. Mr Arun Kumar Sahu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Bulgaria.
24 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: Bulgarian Communities Abroad Are an Important Bridge Between Bulgaria and the World
Bulgarian communities abroad are an integral part of Bulgaria and an important bridge between our country and the world. It is our duty to maintain continuous and meaningful ties with them and to listen to their needs. This was stated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova during a meeting with representatives of the Bulgarian community in New York and the surrounding region.
24 September 2026
Minister Petrova: Bulgaria Is Expanding Political and Economic Dialogue with Partners from Different Regions
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova participated in a series of multilateral formats and bilateral meetings during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
23 September 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova: A Strong Transatlantic Bond Is Key to Europe’s Security
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Brendan Hanrahan in New York.
Minister Petrova emphasised the importance of a strong transatlantic bond and active political dialogue between Sofia and Washington amid growing geopolitical challenges.
23 September 2026
MFA Provides Update on Organisation of Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Abroad
At a briefing today, Radi Naydenov, Permanent Secretary and Chair of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Elections Working Group, together with the Working Group’s Deputy Chairs – Mr Georgi Georgiev, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Boryana Stoynova, Director of the Information and Communication Systems Directorate – provided an update on preparations for holding the forthcoming elections for President and Vice-President of the Republic of Bulgaria abroad on 25 October this year.
23 September 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Participates in the EU General Affairs Council
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva represented Bulgaria at the regular meeting of the General Affairs Council of the European Union, held today in Brussels.
23 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: Bulgaria Is Seeking Concrete Partnerships in an Increasingly Competitive International Environment
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova attended the opening of the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York as part of Bulgaria’s official delegation.
23 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: Europe Needs Leadership That Builds Trust and Delivers Tangible Results
At a time of military conflicts, geopolitical competition and growing uncertainty, Europe needs leadership that builds trust and delivers tangible results. This was the message of Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova at the “Her Power @ UNGA81” forum, organised in New York by Foreign Policy, the US publication specialising in international affairs and foreign policy.
22 September 2026
Velislava Petrova and Joe Wilson Discuss Advancing the Strategic Partnership Between Bulgaria and the United States
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with US Congressman Joe Wilson, founder and longstanding Co-Chair of the Congressional Bulgaria Caucus in the House of Representatives, during her visit to New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
21 September 2026