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Minister Velislava Petrova Discussed with a Delegation of the US Department of Homeland Security the Final Steps to include Bulgaria in the US Visa Waiver Program
Minister Velislava Petrova received a high-level delegation from the US Department of Homeland Security yesterday, led by John Gountanis, Deputy Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy and Planning. Representatives of the US State Department also took part in the meeting.
23 June 2026
Deputy Minister Tasheva Participated in a Closing Discussion of the Programme of the Bulgarian Chairmanship-in-Office of the SEECP
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva took part in a public discussion on closing the Programme of the Bulgarian Chairmanship-in-Office of the SEECP (2025-2026): "Strengthening regional connectivity, economic growth and energy security." The discussion was organized by the Diplomatic Institute at the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Economic Policy Institute.
23 June 2026
Bulgaria and Indonesia Discussed New Opportunities for Deepening Bilateral Cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Muhammad Anis Mata, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, as part of his working tour in Europe.
22 June 2026
Minister Petrova Met with EU Youth Delegate to the UN Emili Karakoleva
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met today with Emili Karakoleva, who was elected a youth delegate of the European Union to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly for the mandate 2026-2027. In the period 2024-2025 Emili Karakoleva successfully fulfilled her mandate as a Bulgarian youth delegate to the UN.
22 June 2026
Minister Petrova Takes Part in Meeting Between the Bulgarian Delegation and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova is part of the official delegation accompanying Prime Minister Rumen Radev to Brussels for the meeting of the European Council.
In the Belgian capital, the Bulgarian delegation held a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, who is attending the European Council meeting as a guest.
19 June 2026
Deputy Minister Christo Polendakov Meets Ethiopian Ambassador Adem Mohamed Mahmud
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Christo Polendakov received H.E. Adem Mohamed Mahmud, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of Bulgaria, resident in Ankara, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
18 June 2026
Deputy Minister Christo Polendakov Meets Iranian Ambassador Alireza Irvash
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Christo Polendakov held a meeting today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with H.E. Alireza Irvash, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Bulgaria, as part of the regular bilateral dialogue.
During the talks, the two sides welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran on the cessation of hostilities, viewing it as an important first step towards achieving a comprehensive agreement for sustainable and lasting peace in the region.
18 June 2026
Bulgaria Elected to UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
The General Assembly of the States Parties to UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, meeting in Paris, elected Bulgaria by a large majority to serve on the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2026 – 2030 term. The election took place on 17 June 2026 during the 11th session of the General Assembly, with Bulgaria receiving the highest number of votes among the candidates from its regional group.
18 June 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Meets H.E. Tsovinar Hambardzumyan, Ambassador of Armenia to Bulgaria
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with H.E. Tsovinar Hambardzumyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Bulgaria.
The meeting focused on prospects for further developing and deepening bilateral relations in priority areas of mutual interest in the context of the Strategic Partnership established between Bulgaria and Armenia in May 2026, as well as the deepening cooperation between Armenia and the European Union.
18 June 2026
Bulgaria and Australia Reaffirm Their Commitment to Deepening Bilateral Cooperation
On 17 June 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Christo Polendakov received Alison Duncan, Ambassador of Australia to Greece, accredited to Bulgaria, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
18 June 2026