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Minister Petrova Met with EU Youth Delegate to the UN Emili Karakoleva
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met today with Emili Karakoleva, who was elected a youth delegate of the European Union to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly for the mandate 2026-2027. In the period 2024-2025 Emili Karakoleva successfully fulfilled her mandate as a Bulgarian youth delegate to the UN.
22 June 2026
Minister Petrova Takes Part in Meeting Between the Bulgarian Delegation and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova is part of the official delegation accompanying Prime Minister Rumen Radev to Brussels for the meeting of the European Council.
In the Belgian capital, the Bulgarian delegation held a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, who is attending the European Council meeting as a guest.
19 June 2026
Deputy Minister Christo Polendakov Meets Ethiopian Ambassador Adem Mohamed Mahmud
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Christo Polendakov received H.E. Adem Mohamed Mahmud, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of Bulgaria, resident in Ankara, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
18 June 2026
Deputy Minister Christo Polendakov Meets Iranian Ambassador Alireza Irvash
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Christo Polendakov held a meeting today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with H.E. Alireza Irvash, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Bulgaria, as part of the regular bilateral dialogue.
During the talks, the two sides welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran on the cessation of hostilities, viewing it as an important first step towards achieving a comprehensive agreement for sustainable and lasting peace in the region.
18 June 2026
Bulgaria Elected to UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
The General Assembly of the States Parties to UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, meeting in Paris, elected Bulgaria by a large majority to serve on the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2026 – 2030 term. The election took place on 17 June 2026 during the 11th session of the General Assembly, with Bulgaria receiving the highest number of votes among the candidates from its regional group.
18 June 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Meets H.E. Tsovinar Hambardzumyan, Ambassador of Armenia to Bulgaria
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with H.E. Tsovinar Hambardzumyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Bulgaria.
The meeting focused on prospects for further developing and deepening bilateral relations in priority areas of mutual interest in the context of the Strategic Partnership established between Bulgaria and Armenia in May 2026, as well as the deepening cooperation between Armenia and the European Union.
18 June 2026
Bulgaria and Australia Reaffirm Their Commitment to Deepening Bilateral Cooperation
On 17 June 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Christo Polendakov received Alison Duncan, Ambassador of Australia to Greece, accredited to Bulgaria, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
18 June 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova Attends the Official Award Ceremony for the 2025 Bulgarian Ambassadors of Culture
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova attended the award ceremony honouring internationally recognised artists and cultural figures who have contributed to promoting Bulgarian culture through the Bulgarian National Radio's 2025 Bulgarian Ambassadors of Culture initiative.
17 June 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Meets Irish Ambassador Catherine Bannon
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva held a working meeting with Catherine Bannon, Ambassador of Ireland to Bulgaria, in the context of Ireland's forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which begins on 1 July 2026.
The meeting provided an opportunity to review bilateral political contacts.
17 June 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Represents Bulgaria at the EU General Affairs Council Meeting
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva represented Bulgaria at the regular meeting of the European Union's General Affairs Council, held in Luxembourg.
16 June 2026