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Bulgaria Requested Clarification From Turkey Regarding the Entry of the Vessel KAIROS Into Bulgarian Waters
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, Grozdan Karadjov, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Bulgaria, Mehmet Uyanik.
The meeting was initiated by the Bulgarian side as early as Friday in connection with the incident involving the tanker KAIROS, which dropped anchor off the coast near Ahtopol, and the need for a full and timely clarification of all circumstances surrounding the case.
08 December 2025
The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United Nations, Ambassador Gergana Karadjova, Presented her Credentials to the UN Secretary-General
On 3 December 2025, at an official ceremony held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the newly appointed Permanent Representative of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Gergana Karadjova, presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr. António Guterres.
During the meeting that followed, Ambassador Karadjova reaffirmed Bulgaria’s strong support for the United Nations and the role of multilateralism as the path toward peace, respect for human rights, and sustainable development. Ambassador Karadjova stressed that as Bulg
04 December 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Participated in the 32nd Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna
Minister Georg Georgiev took part in the annual meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), held in Vienna under the Chairmanship of Finland.
In a year marking the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Helsinki Final Act, which enshrines the fundamental principles of the European security architecture, the discussions were once again dominated by Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and its devastating consequences for Europe’s security and for the Organisation itself.
04 December 2025
Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov Chaired a Meeting of the Interinstitutional Coordination Mechanism for Bulgaria’s Accession to the OECD
On 4 December 2025, a regular meeting of the Interinstitutional Coordination Mechanism (ICM) for Bulgaria’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov.
04 December 2025
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova Held Political Consultations with Austria’s Minister for Europe, Integration and Family, Ms Claudia Plakolm
During her visit to Vienna, on 4 December 2025 Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova also held political consultations with Austria’s Minister for Europe, Integration and Family, Claudia Plakolm, on topics from the European agenda. The two sides discussed progress in the EU enlargement process, based on the principle of own merits; the next Multiannual Financial Framework of the Union for the period 2028–2034; the future of Europe, including the debate on EU reforms; as well as security-related issues.
04 December 2025
Political Consultations Between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Austria on Current Issues of the Bilateral and European Agenda
On 3 December 2025, political consultations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Austria were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on current issues of the bilateral and European agenda.
04 December 2025
The Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye Held a Trilateral Meeting on the Margins of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels, Focused on Black Sea Security and Support for Ukraine
The Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye – Georg Georgiev, Oana Toiu and Hakan Fidan – held a trilateral meeting dedicated to security in the Black Sea region and support for Ukraine. The three chief diplomats met on the margins of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held on 3 December this year in Brussels.
04 December 2025
Minister Georgiev Participated in the Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Brussels
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, took part in the meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers held on 3 December in Brussels. The meeting took place at a crucial moment for the international efforts aimed at ending the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine.
Allies reaffirmed that the Alliance remains the fundamental guarantor of credible deterrence, collective defence and sustained transatlantic unity. They also reiterated the principle that decisions concerning NATO are taken solely by the Allies.
03 December 2025
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova Held Political Consultations with the State Secretary for European Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia, Ms Andrea Metelko-Zgombić
On 3 December 2025, Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova held political consultations with the State Secretary for European Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia, Ms Andrea Metelko-Zgombić.
03 December 2025
Meeting Between Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev and Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand
Bulgaria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, held a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart, Ms Anita Anand, on the margins of the Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Brussels.
03 December 2025