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Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev Holds Talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The two met during a transatlantic dinner organised by the U.S. State Department, attended by foreign ministers from NATO member states and partner countries.
Georgiev and Rubio discussed key issues relating to Black Sea regional security, Europe’s energy resilience, and strengthening transatlantic ties. During their conversation, they reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to continuing the strategic dialogue and deepening cooperation in support of security,
25 September 2025
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Georg Georgiev Hosts Working Lunch of SEECP Foreign Ministers
"We are gathering at a key moment, as the Sofia Chairmanship coincides with preparations for the 30th anniversary of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) in 2026 – an important milestone that invites both reflection on the past and further action to secure a better future for the region. For three decades, the SEECP has proven itself as the leading regional platform for dialogue, trust-building and cooperation among the capitals of South-East Europe. Even in challenging times, it has promoted unity, security, stability and meaningful partnerships.”.
24 September 2025
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev: EU Enlargement Is a Natural Priority for All of Us
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev took part in a working breakfast of the Foreign Ministers in a quadrilateral format (B4) – Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and Croatia, held during High-Level Week and the General Debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The four top diplomats of the EU’s Balkan Member States reviewed the European integration of their six neighbours that are still outside the Union, and discussed connectivity and military mobility in the region.
24 September 2025
Bulgaria Takes Part in Joint Statement on the Occasion of the Special Briefing and Meeting of the UN Security Council Dedicated to Russia’s War in Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, took part in a joint statement to the media together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, H.E. Mr Andrii Sybiha, and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Ms Kaja Kallas, ahead of the special briefing of the UN Security Council on Ukraine, held during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Bulgaria, together with the European Union, Ukraine and a number of partner states.
24 September 2025
Foreign Minister Georgiev Meets with His Georgian Counterpart Maka Bochorishvili
Bulgaria and Georgia share a long history of traditionally excellent relations, close friendship and fruitful cooperation between our countries and our peoples,” stated Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev to Georgia’s top diplomat, Ms Maka Bochorishvili. The two met today in New York during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Minister Georgiev expressed disappointment with the decision of the Georgian authorities to suspend the country’s EU membership negotiations until 2028, particularly in view of the strong support among the Georgian public for accession to the Union.
24 September 2025
Georg Georgiev: Bulgaria Values Its Relations with Mongolia, Based on Long-standing Traditions of Friendship and Cooperation
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev held a meeting with Mongolian Foreign Minister Ms Battsetseg Batmunkh in New York, as part of his participation in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
During the discussions, the two sides reviewed the long-standing partnership between Bulgaria and Mongolia and explored opportunities to further deepen bilateral cooperation in a number of priority fields. “Bulgaria values its relations with Mongolia, built on enduring traditions of friendship and cooperation,” Minister Georgiev emphasised.
23 September 2025
Press Release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In response to media inquiries about the detention of a Bulgarian national on the territory of Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria issues the following statement:
Mr Lyubomir Kirov holds both Bulgarian and Ukrainian citizenship. Under the current legislation of Ukraine, persons with Ukrainian citizenship incur certain obligations while on Ukrainian territory, including obligations arising from mobilisation.
23 September 2025
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev Participates in Collective Statement by Bulgaria and Partner States Condemning Russia’s Violation of Estonian Airspace
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, participated in a joint statement of the Foreign Ministers of EU Member States and NATO Member States, held in New York, in response to the serious violation of Estonia’s airspace by the Russian Federation.
22 September 2025
Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov Chairs Meeting of the Inter-Institutional Coordination Mechanism on Bulgaria’s Accession to the OECD
On 18 September 2025, under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov, a regular meeting of the Inter-Institutional Coordination Mechanism /ICM/ on Bulgaria’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was held.
19 September 2025
Deputy Foreign Minister Elena Shekerletova Receives Copies of the Letters of Credence of the Newly Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden to Bulgaria H.E. Mr Pontus Melander
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Elena Shekerletova today received copies of the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Mr Pontus Melander.
18 September 2025