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Svetlan Stoev before Bujar Osmani: We look in one direction, the question is whether we will realise the perspective desired in the long or in the short run
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Svetlan Stoev met today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Northern Macedonia Bujar Osmani in Antalya within the framework of the final forum of the rotating presidency of Turkey of the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP). The two ministers discussed bilateral relations and the European perspective of Republic of Northern Macedonia.
17 June 2021
Minister Svetlan Stoev: The European perspective of the countries of Southeast Europe is vital for the stability and security of the region
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Svetlan Stoev emphasised the key role of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) as the most significant and comprehensive political format for cooperation in the region, including in view of the countries' aspirations for European and Euro-Atlantic integration.
17 June 2021
Bulgaria and Slovenia exchange views on priorities of the Slovenian Presidency of the EU Council starting on 1 July
The priorities of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU, starting on July 1, and Bulgaria's views on the development of key issues on the European agenda in the second half of 2021 were the focus of today's political conferences between Bulgaria and Slovenia.
16 June 2021
Bulgaria's position on the European integration of Republic of Northern Macedonia remains unchanged, our country remains open for dialogue
The Council of Ministers approved the position of Bulgaria to participate in the meeting of the General Affairs Council, which will be held on June 22, 2021 in Luxembourg.
16 June 2021
The State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs became a member of the European Network of Cultural Institutes EUNIC
The State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs (SCI) was accepted on June 10, 2021 as a full member of the European Network Cultural Institutions EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture). The SCI's candidacy was unanimously approved by EUNIC members at the Network's General Assembly, held in Toledo, Spain, in a hybrid format.
15 June 2021
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked UK questions regarding the difficulties of Bulgarian citizens in the process of applying for Settlement Status
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Bulgaria is making efforts to solve the problems of Bulgarian citizens in the United Kingdom related to the submission of documents for acquiring status under the Settlement Scheme.
15 June 2021
Bulgaria aims to deepen cooperation in all EU initiatives to support countries in transition from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership
Deputy Foreign Minister Zaritsa Dinkova reaffirmed Bulgaria's support for the development of middle-income and transition countries in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership during an informal videoconference meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council with the participation of EU ministers in charge of development cooperation.
14 June 2021
The Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria and the Czech Republic discussed the possibilities for deepening the cooperation, including in the field of economy and tourism
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Svetlan Stoev and his Czech counterpart Jakub Kulhanek reaffirmed the excellent relations between Bulgaria and the Czech Republic and discussed the possibilities for deepening the cooperation in many spheres of mutual interest.
11 June 2021
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the ruling to label Alexei Navalny’s organisation and his regional offices “extremist groups”
Yesterday’s ruling by a Moscow Court to label Mr Alexei Navalny’s organisations as “extremist groups” marks the most serious effort to date by the Russian Government to suppress the independent political opposition and anti-corruption investigations, and to eliminate Mr Navalny’s political networks’ influence ahead of the State Duma elections in September, and beyond. It is an unfounded decision that confirms a negative pattern of a systematic crackdown on human rights and freedoms which are enshrined in the Russian constitution.
10 June 2021
Minister Svetlan Stoev presented Bulgaria's foreign policy priorities to the Diplomatic Corps
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Svetlan Stoev presented Bulgaria's foreign policy priorities to the Diplomatic Corps and thanked the representatives of 83 countries and international organisations for their efforts and contribution to the deepening of cooperation with Bulgaria in all areas of mutual interest.
10 June 2021