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Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In connection with the ongoing military escalation between State of Israel and Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria is monitoring the situation on a 24-hour basis. Upon the instruction of Nadezhda Neynsky, a Crisis Task Force has been established. The Ministry is maintaining constant contact with all Bulgarian diplomatic missions in the region, as well as with its partners and allies.
28 February 2026
Minister Nadezhda Neynsky Holds Talks with Israeli Counterpart Gideon Sa’ar
At the initiative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Gideon Sa’ar, a telephone conversation took place today between Minister of Foreign Affairs Nadezhda Neynsky and her Israeli counterpart.
24 February 2026
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Today, as we mark four years since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine, we honour the profound sacrifice of the Ukrainian people in their courageous self-defence and valiant struggle to defend not only their own freedom and human dignity, but also the sovereign right of every nation to choose its own future.
24 February 2026
Minister Nadezhda Neynsky Participates in the EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nadezhda Neynsky participated in the regular monthly meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, which was held today in Brussels.
23 February 2026
Minister Nadezhda Neynsky Meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nadezhda Neynsky held a meeting with Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, today in Brussels. During the meeting, the two discussed the evolving security environment and transatlantic relations.
23 February 2026
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Nadezhda Neynski Sworn In as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria
Nadezhda Neynski assumed office as Minister of Foreign Affairs during an official ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.
In her first statement to the media upon taking up her duties, she emphasised that continuity and stability in Bulgaria’s foreign policy would be ensured through the consistent implementation of its international commitments and the safeguarding of national interests. “Bulgaria must pursue a coherent and active foreign policy that makes it a predictable partner and ensures that its voice is heard clearly in all international debates,” stated Minister Neynski.
19 February 2026
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Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov Takes Part in Ministerial Meeting on the Development of Corridor VIII
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Pavlov participated in a ministerial meeting dedicated to the development of the strategic project Pan-European Corridor VIII held today in Tirana. The forum was hosted by the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, Elisa Spiropali, and was attended by the foreign ministers of Italy and the Republic of North Macedonia, as well as by the Ambassador of Romania to Albania.
Participants in the discussion reached a consensus on the key importance of Corridor VIII in strengthening connectivity.
18 February 2026
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria declares its categorical opposition to the planned holding of the so-called Lukov March and calls upon the responsible institutions to take all lawful actions to prevent it.
13 February 2026
Minister Georg Georgiev: Bulgaria's accession to the OECD is a strategic choice for the future of our country
Bulgaria's accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), following its accession to Schengen and the Eurozone, is not just a technical process or a foreign policy goal.
13 February 2026
Bulgaria and Azerbaijan Sign Intergovernmental Agreement for the Construction and Reconstruction of Shusha Park in Veliko Tarnovo
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, and the Chairman of the State Committee for City Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Anar Guliyev, signed an intergovernmental agreement today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agreement concerns the construction and reconstruction of Shusha Park in the city of Veliko Tarnovo. During the ceremony, Snezhana Daneva, Deputy Mayor of Veliko Tarnovo, also signed on behalf of the local authorities.
11 February 2026