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19th July – Day of the Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Bulgaria
Today we mark the Day of the Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Bulgaria – the date on which, in 1879, by Decree No. 1 of Prince Alexander I of Battenberg, the first structure of Bulgaria’s foreign policy administration was established. Since then, Bulgarian diplomacy has consistently defended the country’s national interests and contributed to its affirmation as a respected and dignified member of the international community.
19 July 2025
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In response to statements made on 18 July 2025 by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Ms Maria Zakharova, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria issues the following:
Such aggressive claims are entirely unfounded, unsupported by evidence, and categorically false.
18 July 2025
EU General Affairs Council Meeting in Brussels
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Elena Shekerletova represented Bulgaria at today’s regular meeting of the General Affairs Council of the European Union, held in Brussels. The ministers discussed key items on the Union’s agenda, including the draft Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period after 2027, the legislative simplification programme, and the regulation on language use in the EU.
18 July 2025
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In connection with inquiries received regarding the presence of a foreign diplomat at the protest held in the capital on 16 July this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria would like to express the following position:
The Ministry places great value on the active and constructive dialogue with the diplomatic corps accredited in the country, as well as on the good spirit of cooperation with foreign missions carrying out their mandates on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.
17 July 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Meets with the Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Georg Georgiev received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, Mr Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, who is visiting Bulgaria on the occasion of the ninth session of the Bulgarian–Armenian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation (16–18 July 2025, Sofia), in which he serves as the Armenian co-chair.
16 July 2025
Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Armenia
On 15 July 2025, political consultations were held in Sofia between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Armenia. The Bulgarian delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Elena Shekerletova, while the Armenian side was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Vahan Kostanyan.
15 July 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Participates in the Regular Meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council
Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev took part in the regular monthly meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union, held today in Brussels. The foreign ministers discussed a wide range of issues on the EU's foreign policy agenda, including: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, developments in Georgia, the future of the Union for the Mediterranean, as well as the EU’s relations with Latin America and other partner countries.
15 July 2025
Public Lecture on the Introduction of the Euro in Bulgaria Held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A public lecture by Associate Professor Kaloyan Simeonov, Doctor of Political Sciences and lecturer in the Department of European Studies at Sofia University “St Kliment Ohridski”, was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). The lecture, titled “Myths and Realities Surrounding the Introduction of the Euro in Bulgaria”, was organised by the Diplomatic Institute as part of the current training course for junior attaché trainees at the MFA and was attended by a number of ministry officials.
15 July 2025
Bulgarian Chairmanship-in-Office of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation has officially started
On July 14, 2025, the Bulgarian Chairmanship-in-Office (C-i-O) of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) has officially started with the Coordination meeting of the BSEC C-i-O, BSEC Committee of Senior officials, BSEC Related Bodies and the BSEC PERMIS. The meeting was held online with the presentation of the priorities of the Bulgarian Chairmanship-in-Office by H.E. Mrs. Elena Shekerletova, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
14 July 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Meets with the Australian Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.E. Alison Duncan, Accredited in Athens
Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Georg Georgiev received, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ambassador of Australia to Bulgaria, H.E. Ms Alison Duncan, who is accredited in Athens. Both sides gave a high assessment of the friendly relations between Bulgaria and Australia, grounded in shared values and common interests. The meeting included discussions on the positive prospects within the EU–Australia dialogue, including the resumption of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement, as well as the development of the NATO–Australia dialogue.
14 July 2025