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International conference on the 75th anniversary of NATO and the 20th anniversary of Bulgaria and 6 other countries accession to the North Atlantic Alliance
On 29 May this year, an international conference was held in Madrid entitled ‘Strength in Unity: 20th Anniversary of NATO's Expansion to Central and Eastern Europe" dedicated to the 75th anniversary of NATO's founding and the 20th anniversary of the accession of Bulgaria and 6 other countries to the North Atlantic Alliance. The meeting was organised by the embassies of Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia and Slovenia, which became full NATO members in 2004. The event was hosted by the Instituto de Cuestiones Internacioales y Política Exterior (INCIPE) (International Affairs
29 May 2024
EU foreign ministers held their regular monthly meeting today in Brussels
Deputy Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov participated today in the regular monthly meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. The main topics discussed by the ministers were the Russian military aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.
27 May 2024
Deputy Foreign Minister Nevyana Miteva took part in a meeting of the Political Committee of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
On 26 May, Deputy Foreign Minister Ms Nevyana Miteva took part in a meeting of the Political Committee of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in the framework of the Spring Session of the Assembly hosted by the Bulgarian National Assembly.
27 May 2024
Deputy Minister Kondov took part in a working meeting at the level of Foreign Ministers in the B-9 format in Brussels, Belgium
On 26 May 2024, a working dinner of the Foreign Ministers of the B-9 format countries, a multilateral format for consultations on security issues of NATO Eastern Flank countries, was held in Brussels. Bulgaria was represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov.
27 May 2024
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ivan Kondov, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Israel in Bulgaria, H.E. Mr. Yosef Levi-Sfari
On 23 May 2024 the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ivan Kondov met with the Ambassador of the State of Israel to Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Yosef Levi Sfari. During the talks, the sides discussed the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as issues of bilateral relations and the current situation in the Middle East. Issues concerning cooperation between Bulgaria and Israel in international forums were also in focus.
27 May 2024
Deputy Minister Maria Angelieva participates in the celebration of Africa Day
On May 26, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Angelieva participated in the event on the occasion of the Day of Africa (May 25), which was held in the Ceremonial Hall of the Sofia University ‘St. Kliment Ohridski’.
27 May 2024
Meeting of the Permanent Secretary Svetlan Stoev with representatives of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
On 23 May 2024, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Svetlan Stoev received representatives of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The upcoming early elections for the National Assembly and the European Parliament on 9 June this year in the Republic of Bulgaria were discussed.
23 May 2024
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ivan Kondov held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Jes Brogaard Nielsen
During the talks, the two diplomats underlined the long-standing fruitful cooperation between the two countries, both bilaterally and within the EU and NATO.
23 May 2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented an update on the organization of the elections abroad for the National Assembly and the European Parliament
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivan Kondov and the Chairperson and Deputy Chairman of the Working Group ‘Elections’ in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Svetlan Stoev and Boryana Stoynova presented at a briefing today an update on the organization set up by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the upcoming elections for the National Assembly and the European Parliament outside the country on 9 June.
23 May 2024
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ivan Kondov held a protocol meeting with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Miroslav Toman
During the talks, the two diplomats highlighted the excellent bilateral dialogue between the two countries, as well as the long-standing cultural ties between the Bulgarian and Czech people. They discussed the prospects for further deepening bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest such as economy and investment, tourism, security and defence, as well as cooperation within the EU and NATO.
23 May 2024