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Bulgaria supports the European path of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Minister of Foreign Affairs Daniel Mitov voiced Bulgaria's support for the European path and the Euro-Atlantic perspective of Bosnia and Herzegovina at a meeting with his Bosnian counterpart Igor Crnadak who is paying an official visit to Sofia on 2-3 February 2016.
03 February 2016
Montenegro's Euro-Atlantic integration, social cooperation dominate the talks of Minister Mitov and Minister Lukšić
Minister of Foreign Affairs Daniel Mitov reaffirmed Bulgaria's support for the Euro-Atlantic integration of Montenegro during a joint press conference with visiting Montenegrin Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Igor Lukšić. Minister Mitov added that Montenegro is an important partner of Bulgaria in Southeastern Europe and its future ally in NATO and the EU.
01 February 2016
Daniel Mitov: Democratic practices, education, youth participation are the best antidote against extremism and xenophobia
In his capacity as Chairperson of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Daniel Mitov reviewed some of the main activities of the Committee of Ministers since last autumn.
26 January 2016
Statement by the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry on the developments in the Republic of Moldova
Following the recent developments in the Republic of Moldova, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs encourages all stakeholders in the country to act responsibly in order to resolve the political crisis, preserve peace and stabilize the situation in the country.
21 January 2016
Minister Mitov and Minister Szijjártó discussed bilateral relations, energy security and migration crisis
Minister Daniel Mitov held a meeting today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó, who is paying an official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart. The two diplomats reaffirmed the traditionally good Bulgarian-Hungarian relations and agreed to strengthen the bilateral cooperation, guarantee energy security and step up efforts to deal with the migration crisis.
21 January 2016
Minister Mitov held a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian
"The Republic of Armenia is an important international partner and a longtime friend of Bulgaria. Today's visit gives impetus to the bilateral relations and reaffirms our desire to develop projects of mutual interest," said Minister Daniel Mitov during a joint press conference with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Edward Nalbandian, who is paying an official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart.
15 January 2016
Statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Bulgaria strongly condemns the terrorist attack in the central part of Jakarta on January 14, 2016. We stand in solidarity with the families and the relatives of the victims and the injured.
14 January 2016
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Daniel Mitov on the terrorist attack in Istanbul
The Republic of Bulgaria strongly condemns today's terrorist attack in Istanbul.
I extend my most sincere condolences to the relatives of the victims, including foreign nationals, and I wish a speedy recovery to those injured. I would like also to express solidarity with the grief of those affected by the blast in Turkey.
12 January 2016
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria on North Korea's claim of hydrogen bomb test on January 6, 2016
We are deeply concerned by the news that the DPRK has carried out a nuclear test on January 6, 2016. If the statement is confirmed, a fourth nuclear test would be a drastic violation of resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013) and 2094 (2013) of the UN Security Council and the safeguards agreement with the IAEA.
06 January 2016
Minister Mitov discussed with Iranian officials the good political dialogue and projects of mutual interest
On the second day of his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Minister Daniel Mitov met with his counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, Minister of Transportation Abbas Ahmad Akhoundi and Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati.
21 December 2015