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Minister Georg Georgiev: Bulgaria Upholds the Highest Standards for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights
“Bulgaria remains committed to cooperating with all international organisations and mechanisms in the field of human rights,” stated the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, during the presentation of Bulgaria’s implementation of its commitments under the United Nations Universal Periodic Review on Human Rights. “For the second time in the past five years, Bulgaria is a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council. We stand firmly by the commitments we have undertaken and are working consistently to fulfil them,” emphasised the Bulgarian Foreign Minister in his address.
06 November 2025
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Danube Region Countries, 4–5 November 2025, Sarajevo
On 4–5 November 2025, a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Danube Region countries was held in Sarajevo within the framework of the 14th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR). Bulgaria was represented by Mr Nikolay Pavlov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs .
05 November 2025
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Angelieva met with Simon Bland, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Angelieva met with Simon Bland, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
05 November 2025
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Pavlov discusses development of relations between Bulgaria and Southeast Asian states with ASEAN Secretary-General
During his working visit to the Republic of Indonesia, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Nikolay Pavlov, held a meeting with the Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Mr Kao Kim Hourn. The conversations focused on the development of relations between Bulgaria and ASEAN and the opportunities for deepening cooperation in the political, economic, and cultural spheres.
31 October 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Meets with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bulgaria
Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev received H.E. Mr Dong-bae Kim, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Bulgaria, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
During the meeting, the two sides underlined the traditional and friendly relations between Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea as a solid foundation for further developing and deepening bilateral dialogue, especially in light of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, celebrated this year. The discussion included a review of cooperation
24 October 2025
Meeting of Minister Georg Georgiev with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Bulgaria
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Abdulrahman Aljaber. The two reaffirmed the excellent bilateral relations and discussed the possibilities for their further development on the basis of the Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Partnership signed in 2022. Minister Georgiev emphasized that Bulgaria views the United Arab Emirates as one of its most promising partners in the Middle East region.
24 October 2025
Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Georg Georgiev with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Bulgaria, Mrs. Dai Qingli
On October 23, the Minister of Foreign Affairs received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China, Mrs. Dai Qingli.
During the meeting, the traditional and long-standing relations between Bulgaria and China and the results achieved in bilateral cooperation were highlighted. Minister Georgiev emphasized the pragmatic nature of the ties based on reciprocity and equality. The potential in the trade and economic sphere and the importance of taking concrete steps to balance bilateral trade by expanding Bulgarian exports.
23 October 2025
Meeting of the General Affairs Council of the European Union
Permanent Representative Ambassador Rumen Alexandrov represented Bulgaria at today’s regular meeting of the General Affairs Council, which was held in Luxembourg. The ministers discussed the draft conclusions of the upcoming European Council meeting on 23 October this year, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period 2028–2034, the packages for simplification of the EU legislation, the procedure against Hungary under Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union, as well as the creation of the European Democratic Shield.
21 October 2025
Georg Georgiev participated in the Ministerial Meeting on Interregional Security and Connectivity
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev took part in the Ministerial Meeting on Interregional Security and Connectivity of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the EU Member States and the countries of the Eastern Partnership, the Black Sea Region and Central Asia, which took place on 20 October 2025 in Luxembourg.
In the first plenary session, the ministers discussed the EU’s new Strategic Approach to the Black Sea, which reflects the region's importance for Europe's security, stability and prosperity.
20 October 2025
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev participated in the regular meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union in Luxembourg
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev took part in the regular monthly meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union, which was held today in Luxembourg. During the meeting, the ministers discussed key topics, including Russian aggression against Ukraine, EU-Indo-Pacific relations, the situation in the Middle East, as well as developments in Sudan, Moldova and Georgia.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also participated in the meeting on the topic of the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine.
20 October 2025