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Full Schengen membership and joint projects in the field of cross-border cooperation discussed by Minister Georg Georgiev with his Romanian counterpart Emil Hurezeanu
Bulgaria highly values the excellent relations of good neighbourliness, friendship and partnership with Romania, in the spirit of which we managed to achieve the full accession of the two countries to Schengen. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, at his meeting with the Romanian Foreign Minister, Emil Hurezeanu. The two spoke on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, Minister Georgiev assured his Romanian counterpart that Bulgaria attaches great importance to our joint projects in the field of cross-border cooperation. We expect our
14 February 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, will participate in the 61st Munich Security Conference
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, is leaving for Munich, where on 14 and 15 February 2025, he will take part in this year's 61st edition of the Munich Security Conference.
13 February 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announcement
To date, the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Munich has not received any reports of injured Bulgarian citizens in today's incident in the city, in which a car crashed into a group of pedestrians and at least 15 people were injured.
13 February 2025
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria expresses its deep disappointment and strongly condemns the recent statements by the Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Mr. Hristijan Mickoski. These statements not only distort reality, but also undermine efforts to build good neighbourly relations and European integration.
12 February 2025
Deputy Minister Maria Angelieva received the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bulgaria
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maria Angelieva, today received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs copies of the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bulgaria, Mr. Dong-bae Kim.
11 February 2025
Georg Georgiev to EU ambassadors in Sofia: Unity within the EU is more important than ever
The regular dialogue between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ambassadors of the European Union in our country is of key importance, as our countries share a common vision for the future and face common challenges.
11 February 2025
Ivan Kondov Participates in International Conference "Human Trafficking: The Path of Labour Migration – Pitfalls and Opportunities for Third-Country Citizens"
On February 6, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, participated in the international conference "Human Trafficking: The Path of Labour Migration – Pitfalls and Opportunities for Third-Country Citizens," which was held in Sofia. The event, organised by the Administration of the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and the International Justice Mission, provided an opportunity for a wide range of representatives of state institutions, the non-governmental sector and international partners of the Republic of Bulgaria to discuss t
10 February 2025
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev Meets with Chief Mufti of Bulgaria Dr Mustafa Hadji
Following his meeting with the head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church - His Holiness Patriarch Daniel, Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev met today with the Chief Mufti of Bulgaria Dr Mustafa Hadji.
10 February 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Meets with His Holiness the Bulgarian Patriarch Daniel
Today, a meeting was held at the Synodical Palace in Sofia between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, and His Holiness the Bulgarian Patriarch Daniel. The meeting was initiated by Minister Georgiev on the occasion of his assumption of office as head of Bulgarian diplomacy.
06 February 2025
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova Receives Newly Appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Bulgaria
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elena Shekerletova, today received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the copies of the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Bulgaria, Emil Jacota.
During the meeting, the excellent bilateral relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldova were noted. Special attention was paid to the significant progress of the Republic of Moldova in the process of achieving full membership in the EU and the related reforms in the country, as well as to Bulgaria's support for overcoming the challenges in the
06 February 2025