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Georg Georgiev Hosts the First-Ever Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman to Bulgaria
“I extend a heartfelt welcome to you and the delegation accompanying you to the Republic of Bulgaria. The fact that you have undertaken this visit despite all the challenges in the Middle East region is a clear testament to our shared commitment to deepening the friendly relations between Bulgaria and Oman.” With these words, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Georg Georgiev, addressed his guest – the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi – who is paying an official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of Minister Georgiev.
03 July 2025
Participation of Minister Georgiev in the Presentation of the Priorities of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, took part in today’s event organised by PanEuropa Bulgaria and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark and the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event presented the main priorities of the Danish Presidency for the next six months, united under the motto “A Strong Europe in a Changing World.”
03 July 2025
Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria and Chile
On 2 July 2025, political consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria with the Republic of Chile – the first such consultations in 15 years.
Prior to the start of the plenary discussions, the Chilean delegation was received and welcomed by Mr Nikolay Pavlov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their willingness to intensify the political dialogue and cooperation in areas of mutual interest such as trade and investment, new technologies, artificial intelligence, scientific research, and others.
02 July 2025
Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria and Azerbaijan
On 30 June 2025, political consultations were held in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Bulgarian delegation was led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Elena Shekerletova, while the Azerbaijani side was headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Mr Fariz Rzayev.
30 June 2025
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev Meets with Young People on the Occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Signing of the United Nations Charter
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, took part in a meeting with young people and representatives of youth organisations, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations. The event was organised by the United Nations Association of Bulgaria and took place at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”.
28 June 2025
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Minister Georg Georgiev Participates in the Extraordinary Meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council
Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev took part in the extraordinary meeting of the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council, held in video conference format. The ministers discussed developments in the Middle East, with a focus on the military escalation between Israel and Iran.
27 June 2025
Instructions and Recommendations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In light of the latest escalation of tensions in the Middle East region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria advises Bulgarian citizens located in affected countries who require assistance to contact the MFA using one of the following communication channels:
25 June 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Attends NATO–Ukraine Council Working Dinner in Foreign Ministers' Format
On the first day of the NATO Summit in The Hague, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, took part in a working dinner of the NATO–Ukraine Council, held in the format of foreign ministers.
The meeting was also attended by Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha, and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
The main focus of the discussion was need to ensure Ukraine’s security and to maintain NATO’s long-term support.
25 June 2025
The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Bulgaria to the European Union, Ambassador Rumen Alexandrov, represented the country at the regular meeting of the General Affairs Council, held today in Luxembourg
The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Bulgaria to the European Union, Ambassador Rumen Alexandrov, represented Bulgaria at the regular meeting of the General Affairs Council, held today in Luxembourg.
The Council prepared the upcoming meeting of the European Council on 26 June, where conclusions are expected to be discussed and adopted on a broad range of issues, including the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, EU security and defence, external relations, competitiveness, and the Western Balkans.
24 June 2025
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In response to media inquiries regarding the draft Report of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) on the progress of the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria states the following:
The Ministry takes note of the content of the draft report, including the assessments and findings concerning the state of RNM’s European integration.
24 June 2025