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Minister Velislava Petrova: Strengthening NATO's Deterrence and Defense Potential on the Eastern Flank and in the Black Sea Region is of Essential Importance for Bulgaria

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Velislava Petrova, took part in the conference " The Defense and Democracy Dialogue: Why We Fight ", organized by the Center for the Study of Democracy in Sofia. Within the framework of the first panel on "Strengthening Security on NATO's Eastern Flank", she emphasized the importance of security in the Black Sea region and the need for enhanced allied cooperation within NATO.

29 May 2026

Minister Petrova Was Part of the Official Delegation within the Framework of the Prime Minister's Visit to the Kingdom of Belgium

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Velislava Petrova, is part of the official delegation within the framework of the visit of Prime Minister Rumen Radev to Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium. The visit is at the invitation of Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever. The Bulgarian delegation also includes Vice Premiers Aleksandar Pulev, Ivo Hristov, and Atanas Pekanov, as well as the Minister of Defense, Dimitar Stoyanov.

28 May 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Participated in the Informal Meeting of Foreign Ministers "Gymnich"

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivanka Tasheva, took part in the informal meeting of foreign ministers of the EU member states in the "Gymnich" format, which took place in Limassol, Cyprus on May 27-28. The meeting began with an informal working dinner on May 27, with the participation of the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, and India, where views were exchanged on the geopolitical consequences of the war in Ukraine, the Gulf crisis, and the situation in the Middle East.

28 May 2026

Minister Velislava Petrova Was Part of the Official Delegation within the Framework of the Prime Minister's Visit to Paris

Minister Velislava Petrova was part of the official delegation within the framework of the visit of Prime Minister Rumen Radev to Paris, French Republic.The Bulgarian delegation also includes Vice Premiers Aleksandar Pulev, Ivo Hristov, and Atanas Pekanov, as well as the Minister of Defense, Dimitar Stoyanov.

27 May 2026

Deputy Minister Polendakov: For Third-Country Citizens, the Journey to Bulgaria Begins at the Consular Office

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism are taking joint actions to facilitate the receipt and processing of visa applications. For third-country citizens, the journey to Bulgaria begins at the consular office. Therefore, it is extremely important that Bulgarian consular offices and bureaus offer a high-quality, fast, and predictable service. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hristo Polendakov, during a meeting today at the MFA with the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Georgi Todorov.

27 May 2026

Minister Velislava Petrova Awarded the Golden Laurel Branch to the Ambassador of Hungary to Bulgaria Miklós Boros

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Velislava Petrova, honored the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to the Republic of Bulgaria, Miklós Boros, with the highest distinction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - the "Golden Laurel Branch". The official ceremony took place today at the MFA.

26 May 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Participated in the Regular Meeting of the EU General Affairs Council

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivanka Tasheva, participated today in the regular monthly meeting of the EU General Affairs Council, which took place in Brussels. The work of the European ministers began with preparations for the upcoming European Council meeting in June. The draft conclusions include the topics of Ukraine, the Middle East, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, global economic challenges, European security and defense, migration, the fight against drugs, and the European Semester.

26 May 2026

Minister Velislava Petrova Spoke with the Ambassador of Italy Marcello Apicella

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Velislava Petrova, received today at the MFA building the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to Bulgaria, Marcello Apicella. The two noted the excellent dynamics of the political dialogue between Bulgaria and Italy at the highest level, as well as the fruitful cooperation between the two countries both bilaterally and within the European Union and NATO.

26 May 2026

Minister Velislava Petrova Held a Meeting with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadov

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Velislava Petrova, held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Bulgaria, Elmar Mammadov. Our top diplomat congratulated Ambassador Mammadov on assuming his diplomatic mission in our country and expressed confidence that the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan will continue to develop successfully.

26 May 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova Participates in NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Sweden

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova participated in the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs, held on 21 – 22 May in Helsingborg, Sweden. A key focus of the discussions was the preparation for the forthcoming NATO Summit in Ankara in July this year, increasing defence spending, strengthening the defence industry and expanding production capacity.

22 May 2026