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Acting in pursuance of a Council of Ministers' Decision № 404 of June 19, 2014, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a letter nominating Irina Georgieva Bokova as a candidate for the post of United Nations Secretary-General.
09 February 2016
Position of the MFA on DPRK launch of a long-range rocket on February 7, 2016
We strongly condemn the launch of a long-range ballistic missile by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which has clearly neglected the calls of the international community to refrain from further actions that could lead to an escalation of tension in the region of Northeast Asia.
08 February 2016
Meeting of Minister Daniel Mitov with the Chairman of the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Foreign Affairs Ganna Gopko
The Bulgarian-Ukrainian bilateral relations and the situation in the Black Sea region were at the focus of the meeting of Minister Daniel Mitov with a group of Ukrainian parliamentarians, led by the Chairman of the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Foreign Affairs Ganna Gopko.
08 February 2016
Position of the MFA on DPRK‘s intentions to launch an “earth observation satellite”
We are deeply concerned over DPRK’s intentions to launch an “earth observation satellite” by using ballistic missile technology. Such action would clearly violate UN Security Council resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013) and 2094 (2013) and all international agreements. Such unlawful act would constitute a threat to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
05 February 2016
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