News
The crisis in Ukraine led to greater unity in the EU and strengthened the transatlantic link
EU sanctions against Russia are the sole alternative to a harder scenario. We enforce them not because we want to, but because we have to. The decision to annex Crimea and destabilize Eastern Ukraine was made in Moscow.
22 March 2015
Statement by the Spokesperson of the MFA on yesterday's interview of the leader of the opposition in the Republic of Macedonia Zoran Zaev
In connection with yesterday's interview of the leader of the opposition in the Republic of Macedonia Zoran Zaev with Focus news agency and the increased public interest in his statements regarding wiretapped Bulgarian diplomatic representatives in Skopje, the spokesperson of the MFA made the following statement:
20 March 2015
Statement by the Spokesperson of the MFA on the terrorist attacks in Yemen’s capital Sanaa
We strongly condemn the terrorist attacks in Yemen's capital Sanaa which killed 140 civilians and wounded over 350 others during Friday's prayers in several mosques in various parts of the city.
20 March 2015
Inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Bulgaria Working Groups
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the United States in Bulgaria are pleased to announce the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Bulgaria Working Groups established during Secretary of State John Kerry’s January 15 visit to Bulgaria.
19 March 2015
Minister Daniel Mitov congratulates Petko Draganov on his appointment as Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia
I am pleased that the professionalism of Bulgarians in international affairs is highly appreciated. Your appointment is a sign not only of the legitimacy of the Bulgarian diplomats, but also of the growing prestige of Bulgaria, says the congratulatory address from Minister Daniel Mitov to Petko Draganov
19 March 2015
Ambassador Vasil Petkov presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria in Astana Vasil Petkov presented his credentials to President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The ceremony took place on 18 March and it was attended by the newly appointed ambassadors of the US, Pakistan, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
19 March 2015
Bulgaria strongly condemns the deadly terrorist attack in Tunisia
Bulgaria condemns in the strongest possible terms the latest deadly and senseless terrorist attack that was carried out today in Tunisia.
18 March 2015
Bulgaria does not recognize the so-called treaty between the Russian Federation and the self-proclaimed "Republic of South Ossetia"
The so-called "alliance and integration" treaty between the Russian Federation and the self-proclaimed "Republic of South Ossetia", signed in Moscow on 18 March 2015, is a cause for deep concern for the Republic of Bulgaria regarding the development of the process towards lasting settlement of the conflict hot spots in Georgia and the region.
18 March 2015
Mitov: Bulgaria should also be supported financially to resist migration pressure
Minister Daniel Mitov participated in the regular Foreign Affairs Council meeting, which was held today in Brussels. The problem with the increasing migration pressure on EU borders was among the main topics on the meeting's agenda.
16 March 2015
Bulgaria and Serbia aim for a new pragmatic approach to bilateral relations
"Strengthening the good neighborly relations between Bulgaria and Serbia is the basis of the successful development of the bilateral cooperation. We should continue to work for deepening the pragmatic basis of our relations both in the bilateral and regional context, said Minister Daniel Mitov at today’s meeting in Belgrade with OSCE Chairman and First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Ivica Dačić.
13 March 2015