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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
Georg Georgiev: Building good neighbourliness requires trust, open dialogue and fulfilment of commitments made
"Good neighbourly relations are a horizontal criterion in the process of European integration and without them, EU membership is not possible. Building good neighbourliness requires trust, open dialogue, predictability and fulfilment of commitments made." This was stated by the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, Georg Georgiev, at a meeting with his counterpart from the Republic of North Macedonia, Timcho Mutsunski, which took place within the framework of the Munich Security Conference.
15 February 2025
Participation of Minister Georg Georgiev in a working breakfast focusing on illegal migration and its consequences
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Mr. Georg Georgiev, participated in a working breakfast dedicated to tackling illegal migration and its consequences.
15 February 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed with his Turkish counterpart the fight against illegal migration and the protection of the EU's external borders
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Georg Georgiev, discussed with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, security and defence policies, the fight against illegal migration and joint actions on border control.
15 February 2025
Minister Georgiev discussed new opportunities for cooperation with his counterpart from Argentina
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, discussed with his counterpart from Argentina, Gerardo Werthein, new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
14 February 2025