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Georg Georgiev: Azerbaijan is a reliable strategic partner of Bulgaria
Azerbaijan is a reliable strategic partner of Bulgaria in the South Caucasus region and the wider Black Sea region in the field of energy and makes a significant contribution as a source for the diversification of natural gas supplies for the Bulgarian economy and for Europe. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, during his meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov.
16 February 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev discussed the practical implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar
Current developments in the Middle East region, including the practical implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the release of all hostages, were discussed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa'ar. Their meeting today on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference was preceded by a telephone conversation two weeks ago, which the two held after the Bulgarian Foreign Minister took office.
16 February 2025
Georg Georgiev: Building good neighbourliness requires trust, open dialogue and fulfilment of commitments made
"Good neighbourly relations are a horizontal criterion in the process of European integration and without them, EU membership is not possible. Building good neighbourliness requires trust, open dialogue, predictability and fulfilment of commitments made." This was stated by the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, Georg Georgiev, at a meeting with his counterpart from the Republic of North Macedonia, Timcho Mutsunski, which took place within the framework of the Munich Security Conference.
15 February 2025
Participation of Minister Georg Georgiev in a working breakfast focusing on illegal migration and its consequences
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Mr. Georg Georgiev, participated in a working breakfast dedicated to tackling illegal migration and its consequences.
15 February 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed with his Turkish counterpart the fight against illegal migration and the protection of the EU's external borders
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Georg Georgiev, discussed with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, security and defence policies, the fight against illegal migration and joint actions on border control.
15 February 2025
Minister Georgiev discussed new opportunities for cooperation with his counterpart from Argentina
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, discussed with his counterpart from Argentina, Gerardo Werthein, new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
14 February 2025
Full Schengen membership and joint projects in the field of cross-border cooperation discussed by Minister Georg Georgiev with his Romanian counterpart Emil Hurezeanu
Bulgaria highly values the excellent relations of good neighbourliness, friendship and partnership with Romania, in the spirit of which we managed to achieve the full accession of the two countries to Schengen. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, at his meeting with the Romanian Foreign Minister, Emil Hurezeanu. The two spoke on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, Minister Georgiev assured his Romanian counterpart that Bulgaria attaches great importance to our joint projects in the field of cross-border cooperation. We expect our
14 February 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, will participate in the 61st Munich Security Conference
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, is leaving for Munich, where on 14 and 15 February 2025, he will take part in this year's 61st edition of the Munich Security Conference.
13 February 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announcement
To date, the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Munich has not received any reports of injured Bulgarian citizens in today's incident in the city, in which a car crashed into a group of pedestrians and at least 15 people were injured.
13 February 2025
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria expresses its deep disappointment and strongly condemns the recent statements by the Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Mr. Hristijan Mickoski. These statements not only distort reality, but also undermine efforts to build good neighbourly relations and European integration.
12 February 2025