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Georg Georgiev: "Bulgaria and Hungary Share Excellent Bilateral Relations, Rooted in Deep Historical and Cultural Ties"
"Bulgaria and Hungary share excellent bilateral relations, founded on deep historical and cultural ties. We maintain an active political dialogue with a focus on energy and bilateral military cooperation."
02 June 2025
Minister Georgiev Presents Special Award in Student Competition
On 31 May, in the city of Burgas, Minister Georg Georgiev presented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' special award to the winners in the "Video Story" category at the 12th International Literary and Film Student Competition "He who saves one human life, saves an entire universe". The award is given for works dedicated to the contributions of Bulgarian diplomats and other state officials in rescuing Bulgarian Jews and Jews from other countries during the Second World War.
01 June 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev and Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Irene Maria Plank, Sign Agreement on Temporary Representation in the Processing of Transit Visa Applications for a Specific Category of Individuals from the Republic of Turkey
At an official ceremony held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev and the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Irene Maria Plank, signed an agreement on temporary representation in the processing of transit visa applications for a specific category of individuals from the Republic of Turkey.
30 May 2025
Bulgarian Participation in the Ministerial Conference of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
On May 27-28, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Maria Angelieva, participated in a ministerial-level meeting of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance held in Jerusalem.
29 May 2025
Meeting of the National Coordinator on Antisemitism with the Contact Group
On May 22 2025, the National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism, Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova, convened a meeting of the Contact Group for Combating Antisemitism at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting was attended by representatives of ministries and institutions involved in countering antisemitism, as well as representatives of Bulgarian Jewish organisations. Discussions focused on the implementation of activities outlined in the National Action Plan for Combating Antisemitism (2023-2027), as well as upcoming international events related to the fight against antisemitism i
28 May 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Reaffirms Bulgaria’s Consistent Support for Moldova’s European Future
On the second day of his working visit to Chisinau, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, held meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popşoi, as well as the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov.
25 May 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Inaugurates the First Bulgarian University in Taraclia, Moldova
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Georg Georgiev, inaugurated the first Bulgarian university in the city of Taraclia, Moldova.
Bulgaria’s top diplomat visited the city to mark the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and Slavic Literature.
24 May 2025
Minister Georgiev and Egyptian Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly Discuss International Agenda and Key Bilateral Issues
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Georg Georgiev, and the Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr Mostafa Madbouly, met during the Bulgarian top diplomat's two-day visit to the African country.
23 May 2025
The Top Diplomats of Bulgaria and Egypt Discuss the Establishment of a Joint Economic Council
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Georg Georgiev, and his counterpart, Mr Badr Abdelatty, held a fruitful meeting during the Bulgarian top diplomat's two-day visit to the African country.
Ministers Georgiev and Abdelatty discussed opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation and deepening the partnership in areas of mutual interest, including energy, the food and beverage industry, innovation, and tourism.
23 May 2025
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova Attends the Opening of the Exhibition “The World Needs Science, and Science Needs Women”
On 22 May 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Elena Shekerletova took part in the opening of the exhibition "The World Needs Science, and Science Needs Women!", dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the UNESCO and L'Oréal "For Women in Science" programme in the Republic of Bulgaria. Ms Shekerletova highlighted the continued support porvided each year by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Commission of the Republic of Bulgaria for UNESCO the programme's activities. She emphasised that the awards granted through the initiative not only support the scientific research of Bulgari
23 May 2025