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Meeting Between Deputy Minister Radi Naydenov and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic, H.E. Marcello Apicella
On 19 March 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radi Naydenov, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic, H.E. Marcello Apicella.
20 March 2026
“The Place Where Christians and Muslims Live Best Together”: Iftar in Plovdiv for Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Bulgaria
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nadezhda Neynski, hosted an official iftar dinner for the heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the Republic of Bulgaria on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. The event took place in Plovdiv and was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, official guests, as well as representatives of state institutions and religious communities. Among those present were the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Marin Raykov, Radi Naydenov and Velizar Shalamanov; the Director-General of the Bilateral Relations Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affa
19 March 2026
Deputy Minister Marin Raykov Participates in the EU General Affairs Council Meeting
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marin Raykov, represented Bulgaria at the regular meeting of the General Affairs Council of the European Union, which took place in Brussels.
A key focus of the discussions was the preparation for the forthcoming meeting of the European Council on 19 March. The draft conclusions cover topics such as support for Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, competitiveness and the deepening of the Single Market, the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period 2028 – 2034, security and defence, migration, and multilateralism.
17 March 2026
Minister Neynski Discusses Corridor VIII with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani
Minister Nadezhda Neynski held a meeting with the Italian Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani, in the course of her participation in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council yesterday in Brussels.
17 March 2026
Meeting Between Minister Nadezhda Neynski and the United States Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker
Minister Nadezhda Neynski held a meeting with the United States Permanent Representative to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, in the course of her participation in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. During the discussion, the situation in Iran was addressed, with the attacks carried out by Tehran against countries in the Middle East being condemned.
17 March 2026
СMeeting Between Minister Nadezhda Neynski and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot
Minister Neynski held a meeting with the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, during her participation in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. In the course of the discussion, France’s support for regional policy in the context of enlargement was reaffirmed.
17 March 2026
Minister Nadezhda Neynski Meets with Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis
In the course of her participation in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, Minister Nadezhda Neynski held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Georgios Gerapetritis.
The Bulgarian Foreign Minister expressed her gratitude to Minister Gerapetritis for Greece’s assistance in the protection of Bulgarian airspace. The two also discussed the concerning situation in the Eastern Mediterranean region, as well as the possible implications for the European Union of the war against Iran.
17 March 2026
Minister Nadezhda Neynski Participates in the Regular Meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nadezhda Neynski, represented Bulgaria at the regular monthly meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union, which took place today in Brussels.
The proceedings of the foreign ministers of the Member States began with the customary participation, via videoconference, of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha. He briefed his counterparts on the latest developments in the country and on recent diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a resolution to the conflict.
16 March 2026
Minister Nadezhda Neynski Takes Part in a Working Dinner in Brussels Within the Framework of the Croatian Presidency of the Three Seas Initiative
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nadezhda Neynski, took part in a working dinner in Brussels yesterday, organised by the Republic of Croatia in its capacity as Chair of the Three Seas Initiative for 2026. The event was attended by representatives of participating states and partner countries of the Initiative for the exchange of views on the development of transport, energy and digital connectivity along the European North – South axis linking the Baltic, Black and Adriatic Seas.
16 March 2026
Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov Expressed Gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Bulgaria Among the Leading Countries by Number of Evacuated Citizens from the Conflict Zone in the Middle East and Iran
The Prime Minister, Andrey Gyurov, visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to commend and award, together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nadezhda Neynski, the team of the Crisis Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the successful completion of the active phase of the operation to evacuate Bulgarian citizens from the Middle East region and Iran. Silver honorary insignia were awarded to the Director of the Situation Centre Directorate, Irena Dimitrova, the Director of the Consular Relations Directorate, Nikolay Vanchev, and the Head of the Crisis Management Department, Yanko Yordan
13 March 2026