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Information in connection with an attack on the chairperson of a Bulgarian association in the Republic of North Macedonia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received information about an attack committed today against the chairperson of an association of local Bulgarians in North Macedonia — ‘Shemeto’ from the town of Struga. According to preliminary information, the victim was given medical assistance and was admitted to a local hospital.
13 June 2023
MFA: Disinformation attempts in connection with Bulgaria's support for Ukraine are unacceptable
In connection with the address of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Bulgaria, published on 12 June 2023 on social networks, in which hypotheses and assumptions are expressed regarding the support provided by the Republic of Bulgaria to Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to remind the following:
13 June 2023
Ivan Kondov handed over power to the new Foreign Minister Maria Gabriel
Ivan Kondov handed over the position from caretaker Foreign Minister to the new Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maria Gabriel, during an official ceremony at the Foreign Ministry.
07 June 2023
Deputy Minister Velislava Petrova received the Special Envoy on Migration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
On 6 June 2023, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova received the Special Envoy on Migration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Both parties discussed the migration challenges facing the EU and possible common solutions at EU level.
06 June 2023
Bulgarian participation in meetings of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers for European Affairs of the South-East European Cooperation Process
On 5 June 2023, in Budva, within the framework of the Montenegrin Presidency of the South-East Europe Cooperation Process (SEECP), meetings of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of European Affairs of the participating countries were held. The Bulgarian delegation was led by Ms Slavena Gergova, Director General for European Affairs.
05 June 2023
Minister Ivan Kondov met with the US State Department Special Envoy James Rubin
Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov held a meeting at the Foreign Ministry with the Special Envoy and Coordinator of the US State Department's Centre for Global Engagement James Rubin.
02 June 2023
Deputy Minister Kostadin Kodzhabashev received copies of the credentials of the new Algerian Ambassador to Bulgaria
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostadin Kodzhabashev accepted copies of the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to Bulgaria Messaoud Mehila.
02 June 2023
Bulgaria was elected member of the Executive Board of the UN World Tourism Organisation
‘Bulgaria shares the vision of the World Tourism Organization in promoting competitive and sustainable tourism policies as an engine of economic growth and environmental sustainability,’ Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov said at a meeting with World Tourism Organization (WTO) Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili.
02 June 2023
Minister Ivan Kondov participates in Kazanlak in the procession in memory of Botev and the heroes who died for the freedom of Bulgaria and in the opening of the XVIII World Meeting of Bulgarian Media
Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov was today in Kazanlak, where he participated in the opening of the XVIII World Meeting of Bulgarian Media organized by BTA. He delivered a speech at the forum, which you can download here.
02 June 2023
Deputy Minister Velislava Petrova participated in the National Expert Forum on Combating Anti-Semitism and Preserving Jewish Heritage
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Coordinator for Combating Anti-Semitism Velislava Petrova participated in a national expert forum on combating anti-Semitism and preserving Jewish heritage.
01 June 2023