Diplomatic calendar
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova to Attend the Regular Meeting of the General Affairs Council in Brussels
On 28 January 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Elena Shekerletova, will be in Brussels to participate in the regular meeting of the General Affairs Council, held within the framework of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU programme. The main topics for discussion will be the priorities of the Polish Presidency and the EC's annual rule of law report, with a particular focus on Hungary, Portugal, Romania and Slovenia.
28 January 2025
Participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, in the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, will take part in the Foreign Affairs Council on 27 January 2025 in Brussels. The meeting will include discussions on Russia's aggression against Ukraine, EU-US relations, the situation in the Middle East – including Syria and Lebanon – as well as recent developments in Georgia and the energy crisis in Moldova.
27 January 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, to Lead Bulgarian Delegation at the regular Foreign Affairs Council Meeting on 16 December in Brussels
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, will lead the Bulgarian delegation at the regular meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, which will be held on 16 December 2024 in Brussels.
16 December 2024
Minister Kondov to Attend the Annual Meeting of Foreign Ministers' Council of the OSCE participating States, to be held in Malta
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, will participate in the annual meeting of the Council of Foreign Affairs Ministers of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), which will be held on 5 and 6 December in Malta.
Discussions of the OSCE ministers will focus primarily on Russia's war against Ukraine, its broader security implications for Europe and the future role of the OSCE in this context.
05 December 2024
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, to Attend NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Brussels
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, will take part in the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of NATO member states, which will be held on 3-4 December 2024 at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. At their regular session, the ministers will discuss key items on the Alliance’s current agenda.
03 December 2024
Ivan Kondov to Participate in the Annual Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Central European Initiative
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, will participate in the annual meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Central European Initiative (CEI), to be held in Tirana on 20-21 November.
Discussion will focus on topics included in the draft Joint Statement, which is expected to be adopted as the main outcome document of the meeting.
The Central European Initiative comprises 17 participating countries, including nine EU Member States, South-East European countries currently engaged in EU accession negotiations and Eastern Partnership countries. Bulgaria has been a full member of the CEI since 1 June 1996.
20 November 2024
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, to Lead the Bulgarian Delegation in the Regular Meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, to be held on 14 October 2024
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, will lead the Bulgarian delegation at the regular meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, which will be held on 14 October 2024 in Luxembourg. During the meeting, Foreign Affairs Ministers will discuss the latest developments regarding Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and a range of current issues, including the upcoming elections in Georgia and the Republic of Moldova, the situation in Venezuela and the Horn of Africa, and relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. As part of the discussions on Ukraine, a video conference is scheduled with the new Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Mr Andriy Sybiha.
14 October 2024
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, to Lead Bulgarian Delegation at the 45th session of the Francophonie Ministerial Conference
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, will lead the Bulgarian delegation to participate in the 45th session of the Francophonie Ministerial Conference, to be held on 3 October 2024 in Paris. The meeting will bring together Foreign Ministers from the member states of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF). The Ministers of Foreign Affairs will review and adopt the draft "Declaration of the 19th Francophonie Summit" and will issue recommendations on applications for membership and changes of status within the IOF.
03 October 2024
Minister Ivan Kondov will take part in the Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Berlin Process initiative on 1 October in Berlin
Minister Ivan Kondov will take part in the Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs within the framework of the Berlin Process, scheduled for 1 October in Berlin. The meeting's agenda will address topics such as regional connectivity, economic integration in the Western Balkans region, and progress towards the Common Regional Market, youth engagement, and reconciliation initiatives.
01 October 2024
Minister Kondov will participate in the anniversary meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition against ISIS/Daesh at the invitation of Antony Blinken in Washington, D.C.
Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov will participate in the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition against ISIS (Daesh), which will be held on 30 September 2024 at the US State Department in Washington.
30 September 2024