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Deputy Minister Maria Angelieva received the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bulgaria
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maria Angelieva, today received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs copies of the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bulgaria, Mr. Dong-bae Kim.
11 February 2025
Georg Georgiev to EU ambassadors in Sofia: Unity within the EU is more important than ever
The regular dialogue between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ambassadors of the European Union in our country is of key importance, as our countries share a common vision for the future and face common challenges.
11 February 2025
Ivan Kondov Participates in International Conference "Human Trafficking: The Path of Labour Migration – Pitfalls and Opportunities for Third-Country Citizens"
On February 6, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Kondov, participated in the international conference "Human Trafficking: The Path of Labour Migration – Pitfalls and Opportunities for Third-Country Citizens," which was held in Sofia. The event, organised by the Administration of the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and the International Justice Mission, provided an opportunity for a wide range of representatives of state institutions, the non-governmental sector and international partners of the Republic of Bulgaria to discuss t
10 February 2025
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev Meets with Chief Mufti of Bulgaria Dr Mustafa Hadji
Following his meeting with the head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church - His Holiness Patriarch Daniel, Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev met today with the Chief Mufti of Bulgaria Dr Mustafa Hadji.
10 February 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Meets with His Holiness the Bulgarian Patriarch Daniel
Today, a meeting was held at the Synodical Palace in Sofia between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, and His Holiness the Bulgarian Patriarch Daniel. The meeting was initiated by Minister Georgiev on the occasion of his assumption of office as head of Bulgarian diplomacy.
06 February 2025
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova Receives Newly Appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Bulgaria
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elena Shekerletova, today received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the copies of the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Bulgaria, Emil Jacota.
During the meeting, the excellent bilateral relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldova were noted. Special attention was paid to the significant progress of the Republic of Moldova in the process of achieving full membership in the EU and the related reforms in the country, as well as to Bulgaria's support for overcoming the challenges in the
06 February 2025
Georg Georgiev: Bulgarian Ship "Vezhen" Now Released
"It is with the greatest pleasure that I confirm the news that the Bulgarian ship 'Vezhen', which was detained, has now been released. At 12:00 local time, it received permission to sail. The vessel and its crew are free." This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, today, during an extraordinary briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
03 February 2025
The Consul of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Kingdom of Sweden visited the Bulgarian citizens — crew members of the detained ship ‘Vezhen’
Today the Bulgarian citizens — members of the crew of the detained ship ‘Vezhen’ were visited by the Head of the Consular Service at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Kingdom of Sweden Stefan Stoykov. The consul met all 8 Bulgarians on board and had the opportunity to talk with them for three hours. They are in good health, good spirit and condition.
01 February 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in a commemoration of the Memorial to the Victims of the Communist Regime in Sofia
Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev took part in the commemoration of the Memorial of the Victims of the Communist Regime in Sofia, as a sign of respect and gratitude to all those who died and suffered from the repression of the totalitarian regime. The event brought together representatives of the government, public organizations and citizens who commemorated the thousands who suffered under the totalitarian regime.
01 February 2025
