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The Diplomatic Institute is organizing an introductory seminar for newly arrived foreign diplomats in Bulgaria for a second time
The Diplomatic Institute of the Minister of Foreign Affairs held the first module of the second edition of its introductory seminar for newly arrived foreign diplomats in Bulgaria at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
20 September 2022
Deputy Minister Petrova awarded the MFA's badge of honor to an advisor to the President of the French Republic and met with the Chairman of the OECD in Paris
Deputy Minister Velislava Petrova awarded Mr. Alexander Adam, advisor to the President of the French Republic during the French Presidency of the Council of the EU, with the "Golden Laurel Branch" of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, for the strengthening and development of the bilateral relations between the two countries.
20 September 2022
Deputy Minister Velislava Petrova participated in a meeting of the EU General Affairs Council
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova participated in the regular meeting of the EU General Affairs Council, which took place today in Brussels. The agenda included the preparation of the upcoming European Council meeting on 20 and 21 October 2022, follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe, EU-UK relations, the annual Rule of Law Dialogue, the annual legislative programming and the priorities of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU.
20 September 2022
The State Cultural Institute joined the European Heritage Days and the European Day of Languages
The State Cultural Institute of the Minister of Foreign Affairs participated for another year in two large-scale European initiatives, which are organized in Sofia between September 17 and 18 - the "European Days of Heritage" and the "European Day of Languages".
17 September 2022
Minister Nikolay Milkov received the ambassadors of the countries of the Asia-Pacific region
A third ambassadorial regional meeting with the heads of diplomatic missions was held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Our first diplomat Nikolay Milkov received the ambassadors of the countries of the Asia-Pacific region accredited in Bulgaria.
15 September 2022
Deputy Minister Kostadin Kojabashev received a high-ranking guest from the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Deputy Minister Kostadin Kojabashev held a meeting with Nasiru Ado Bayero, Emir of Bichi and a member of the presidential family of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who is visiting Bulgaria. The working visit is implemented as a continuation of the official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Joffrey Onyeama, to the Republic of Bulgaria in May 2022 and strengthening of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
15 September 2022
The Bulgarian members of the Joint Commission on Historical Affairs presented the agreements reached with the Republic of North Macedonia in the field of education
The Bulgarian members of the Joint Expert Commission on Historical and Educational Issues between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia presented the results of the Commission's work in the field of education achieved so far to the Ministries of Education and Science and of Foreign Affairs.
14 September 2022
Current topics from the agenda of the MFA were presented today at a regular briefing
The spokesperson Kostadin Kojabashev held a regular media briefing today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during which a review of current issues related to the work of the Ministry was made. The chairman of the "Elections" Working Group, permanent secretary Ivan Kondov, Vanya Andreeva-Malakova, director of the "Southeastern Europe" Directorate and Dancho Michev, director of the "Consular Relations" Directorate also took part in the briefing.
14 September 2022
Ambassadorial meeting to review Bulgaria's relations with countries from the Middle East and Africa, initiated by Minister Milkov
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Milkov held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the heads of missions of countries from the Middle East and Africa accredited in our country. This was another regional meeting that he has hosted.
13 September 2022
The Western Balkans were the topic of the first regional ambassadorial meeting, initiated by Minister Nikolay Milkov
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Milkov received today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the heads of missions of the countries of the Western Balkans accredited in our country.
12 September 2022