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Minister Georg Georgiev Holds Talks with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein
Today, Minister Georg Georgiev held a telephone conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, Fuad Hussein. This was the first contact between the heads of the diplomatic services of the two countries. During the discussion, a number of topics on the bilateral agenda were addressed, with a particular focus on the untapped potential for trade and economic cooperation between Bulgaria and Iraq.
17 April 2025
Meeting of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, Mehmet Kemal Bozay
On 17 April 2025, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey and Chairman for EU Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, Mehmet Kemal Bozay. Deputy Minister Bozay was in Bulgaria to participate in the annual “EU Meets the Balkans” forum at the invitation of the event organisers. During the meeting, a review was conducted of the bilateral relations between Bulgaria and Turkey, with a focus on active cooperation betwee
17 April 2025
Bulgaria at the United Nations: The Voice of Small and Medium-Sized States in Global Politics
In 2025, Bulgaria marks the 70th anniversary of its membership in the United Nations (UN) – a key milestone in the country's establishment on the international stage. On this occasion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces a national student essay competition aimed at young people with an interest in the issues of international diplomacy and the engagement of the UN.
17 April 2025
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova Received Copies of the Letters of Credence of the Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Sofia, H.E. Mr Marcello Apicella
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Elena Shekerletova, today received copies of the letters of credence of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to Sofia, H.E. Mr. Marcello Apicella.
15 April 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev: Investing in the Security of the Black Sea Region is an Invest-ment in the Security of the Euro-Atlantic Area
"Investing in the security of the Black Sea region is an investment in the security of the Euro-Atlantic area. In this complex environment, closer coordination and cooperation between NATO and the EU – the region’s natural partners – is more necessary than ever”.
12 April 2025
Deputy Minister Maria Angelieva Participated in the OECD Forum on Emerging
On 10 April, 2025, Deputy Minister Maria Angelieva represented Bulgaria at the inaugural edition of the OECD Forum on Emerging Markets, held at the OECD Regional Centre in Istanbul
10 April 2025
Political Consultations at Deputy Minister Level between the Ministries of Foreign Af-fairs of Bulgaria and Slovakia
On 10 April, 2025, political consultations were held in Bratislava between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Slovak Republic.
10 April 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Participates in NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, took part in the NATO Foreign Minister’s Meeting, held on 3 and 4 April 2025 in Brussels.
04 April 2025
Georg Georgiev Speaks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, held a conversation with the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. The two met on the sidelines of the NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Brussels.
03 April 2025
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In connection with the "Exhibition-Seminar for Familiarisation with the Real Estate Market and New Construction Projects in Northern Cyprus" (the so-called "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus", recognised solely by the Republic of Turkey) scheduled to take place on 12 April 2025 at the "Realtons Place" business centre in Sofia
03 April 2025