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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Marks 70 Years of Bulgaria’s Membership in the United Nations with an Official Ceremony for the Issuance of a Commemorative Postage Stamp
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria hosted an official ceremony for the validation of a special commemorative postage stamp marking the 70th anniversary of Bulgaria’s membership in the United Nations (UN).
10 October 2025
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Bulgaria welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas which could be the first step towards lasting peace and security in the region.
We commend President Trump’s leadership and active engagement in this complex process, and highly appreciate the mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, emphasizing that diplomacy is the only way forward.
09 October 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev: “Strong Together, We Can Turn Challenges into Opportunities and Build a Common European Future for the Western Balkans”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, participated in the meeting of foreign ministers within the framework of the Berlin Process, which was held on 8–9 October in Belfast under the chairmanship of the United Kingdom.
09 October 2025
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Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the acts of vandalism perpetrated against the synagogue in the city of Varna and against the Monument of Gratitude in the city of Burgas, which stands as a symbol of appreciation for the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews during the Second World War.
09 October 2025
Bulgaria participated in the 29th EU-GCC Joint Council and the 2nd High Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation
Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov participated in the 29th EU-GCC Joint Council and the 2nd High Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation, which took place on 5-6 October in Kuwait.
The two events, co-chaired by EU HR/VP Kaja Kallas and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait Abdullah Ali Al Yahya, are important platforms for dialogue between the member states of EU and GCC on key international issues, as well as for charting the road map for enhancing interaction in a wide scope of spheres such as trade, investment, energy, climate change, connectivity and security.
08 October 2025
Bulgaria Takes Part in the Twenty-Ninth Joint Council of the European Union – Gulf Cooperation Council and in the Second High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation
Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov represented Bulgaria at the 29th Joint Council of the European Union – Gulf Cooperation Council and at the Second High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation, held in Kuwait from 5 to 6 October 2025.
08 October 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, Appoints Deputy Minister Maria Anguelieva as National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, has appointed Deputy Minister Maria Anguelieva as National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism, in connection with the redistribution of responsibilities among the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs.
08 October 2025
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms. Elena Shekerletova Receives Copies of the Letters of Credence of the Newly Appointed Ambassador of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Zurab Khamashuridze
On 2 October 2025, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Elena Shekerletova, received copies of the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Mr. Zurab Khamashuridze.
02 October 2025
Georg Georgiev: “Bulgaria and Jordan Are Building an Increasingly Active Partnership Based on Trust and Friendship”
Within the framework of the Munich Security Conference Leaders Meeting held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Minister Georg Georgiev met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Ayman Al-Safadi.
The meeting reaffirmed the active political dialogue between the two countries. Minister Georgiev expressed his gratitude to his Jordanian counterpart for the assistance provided by Jordan in the evacuation of two Bulgarian citizens and an elderly Palestinian national from the Gaza Strip on 29 September this year.
01 October 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria Participates in the High-Level “Munich Leaders Meeting” Focused on Energy Security and Cooperation with the Middle East
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria took part in the prestigious Munich Leaders Meeting (MLM), held in the city of AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Among the main topics of the forum were issues of regional and global security, a sustainable energy future, and the prospects for deepened economic partnership between Europe and the countries of the Middle East.
01 October 2025