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First meeting of the National Coordination Mechanism on Human Rights
The first meeting of the National Coordination Mechanism on Human Rights(NCMHR, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kristian Vigenin,
30 May 2014
Тhe Еmbassy in Moscow issued the 100 000th visa
The two-year-old Oxana Shishkina became the recipient of the 100 000th visa for Russian citizens in 2014, issued by the Consular Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Moscow.
30 May 2014
Statement of Minister Kristian Vigenin regarding the incident with mission of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in Syria
Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the yesterday’sattack on the team from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the UN.
29 May 2014
Statement of Minister Vigenin regarding the presidential elections in Ukraine
Bulgaria has expressed clear support for holding peaceful, free and fair presidential elections in Ukraine, where all citizens have the opportunity to choose freely the futureof their country.
28 May 2014
Minister Vigenin met with the German Minister of State for Europe Michael Roth
Minister Kristian Vigenin met with Michael Roth, State Minister for Europe at the German Federal Foreign Office, who is on a working visit to Sofia.
27 May 2014
Statement of the Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the attack in Brussels
On the occasion of yesteday’s attack outside the Jewish Museum in Brussels, which killed four people andsome were injured, the MFA of the Republic of Bulgaria strongly condemns this senseless act of violence and expresses condolences to the families of the victims and solidarity with the Belgian people and government.
25 May 2014
Italy supports Bulgaria's accession to Schengen
Minister Kristian Vigenin met with his Italian counterpart Federica Mogherini during his visit to Rome. They discussed a range of issues and shared the opinion that the relations between Italy and Bulgaria are progressively developing in recent years.
23 May 2014
Minister Vigenin sent letters of condolence to the foreign ministers of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin sent letters of condolence to the foreign ministers of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in connection with the devastating floods in the two countries, resulting in numerous casualties and enormous material damage.
20 May 2014
Bulgaria expresses solidarity with the flood-hit Serbia
In connection with the ongoing critical situation in Serbia, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Georgi Dimitrov held a meeting with H.E. Vladimir Curgus, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Serbia to Sofia.
20 May 2014
Foreign Minister presented certificates to graduates of the 10th Consular Diplomacy course
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is often assessed through the work of the consular staff, because you are the face of the MFA. Your commitment and willingness to help the Bulgarian citizens abroad builds the perception towards the institution.
19 May 2014