News
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on Bulgarian citizens who are in the countries of the Middle East to leave them immediately
"All our citizens who wish to leave the countries of the conflict zone in the Middle East must do so immediately," Deputy Foreign Minister Marin Raykov said in a statement to the media regarding the increased levels of risk to the security of Bulgarians in the Middle East.
23 March 2026
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria unequivocally condemns the missile attacks against the industrial complex for liquefied natural gas Ras Laffan in Qatar, which have caused significant damage to the facilities.
23 March 2026
.JPG?w=420&h=280)
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Bulgaria, as a country not participating in the military actions of the United States of America and Israel against the Iranian regime, associates itself with the joint statement by the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada concerning the Strait of Hormuz, issued on 19 March 2026.
21 March 2026
Bilateral Political Consultations Between Bulgaria and Estonia
On 20 March 2026, bilateral political consultations between Bulgaria and Estonia were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria at the level of Directors-General for European Affairs. The Bulgarian side was represented by Director-General Yordan Parvanov, while the Estonian delegation was headed by Siiri Königsberg.
20 March 2026
 copy.jpg?w=420&h=280)
Meeting Between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Radi Naydenov and the Ambassador of Mongolia H.E. Lkhagvasuren Sayanaa
On 20 March 2026, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radi Naydenov, held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Ambassador of Mongolia to Bulgaria, H.E. Lkhagvasuren Sayanaa.
The two sides expressed high appreciation for the traditionally friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation.
20 March 2026
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Bulgaria follows with deep concern the latest developments in Lebanon, in particular the escalation of hostilities and their severe impact on the civilian population.
We call for immediate de-escalation and restraint by all parties, as well as for full respect of international law, including international humanitarian law. Bulgaria reiterates its consistent support for Lebanon, its institutions and its people, as well as for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
20 March 2026
Meeting Between Deputy Minister Radi Naydenov and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic, H.E. Marcello Apicella
On 19 March 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radi Naydenov, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic, H.E. Marcello Apicella.
20 March 2026
“The Place Where Christians and Muslims Live Best Together”: Iftar in Plovdiv for Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Bulgaria
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nadezhda Neynski, hosted an official iftar dinner for the heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the Republic of Bulgaria on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. The event took place in Plovdiv and was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, official guests, as well as representatives of state institutions and religious communities. Among those present were the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Marin Raykov, Radi Naydenov and Velizar Shalamanov; the Director-General of the Bilateral Relations Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affa
19 March 2026
Deputy Minister Marin Raykov Participates in the EU General Affairs Council Meeting
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marin Raykov, represented Bulgaria at the regular meeting of the General Affairs Council of the European Union, which took place in Brussels.
A key focus of the discussions was the preparation for the forthcoming meeting of the European Council on 19 March. The draft conclusions cover topics such as support for Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, competitiveness and the deepening of the Single Market, the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period 2028 – 2034, security and defence, migration, and multilateralism.
17 March 2026
Minister Neynski Discusses Corridor VIII with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani
Minister Nadezhda Neynski held a meeting with the Italian Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani, in the course of her participation in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council yesterday in Brussels.
17 March 2026