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Bulgaria and Azerbaijan Held Political Consultations in Sofia
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elnur Mammadov, who is visiting Sofia to participate in bilateral political consultations. The discussion focused on the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan, the opportunities for deepening cooperation in the fields of economy and energy, as well as the development of connectivity.
06 November 2026
Bulgaria Highlights Security, Strategic Connectivity and European Integration at the CEI Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Security in the Black Sea region, the development of strategic connectivity and European integration were among the main topics highlighted by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Polendakov in his address at the meeting of the foreign ministers of the member states of the Central European Initiative. The forum was held in Bucharest under the Romanian Presidency of the initiative.
06 November 2026
Velislava Petrova: Supporting Bulgarian Communities Abroad Is a Government Priority
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova participated in the Third Scientific Conference "The Western Bulgarian Outlands – History and Prospects", which was held in Sofia. In her address, she emphasized the commitment of the Bulgarian state to our compatriots in the Republic of Serbia and its support for preserving their cultural and national identity.
05 November 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Held a Meeting with the Swiss Ambassador to Bulgaria, Pierre Hagmann
In the context of the 110th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva and the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Bulgaria, Pierre Hagmann, emphasized the importance of the good relations built over the years and the commitment to further developing them.
05 November 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Discussed European Security, Connectivity and EU Enlargement with German Diplomat Christoph Israng
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva held a meeting with the Director General for European Affairs at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, Christoph Israng. The meeting marked another step in the active political dialogue and excellent cooperation between Bulgaria and Germany, which share a common vision for strengthening European security, the unity of the European Union and the development of the strategic partnership between the two countries.
03 November 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva and Ambassador Zakia El Midaoui Discussed Bilateral Relations between Bulgaria and Morocco
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Morocco to Bulgaria, Zakia El Midaoui. The discussion focused on the development of bilateral relations and opportunities for deepening cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
03 November 2026
Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea Outlined New Prospects for Expanding Cooperation
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Polendakov held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Park Jong-han, who is on a working visit to Bulgaria to participate in the third session of the Bulgarian-Korean Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation.
02 November 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Israel in Bulgaria
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Israel to Bulgaria, Yosef Levi Sphari. The two confirmed the friendly relations between Bulgaria and Israel, based on historical ties and mutual respect between the two nations.
30 October 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova discussed current topics on the European agenda with the ambassadors of the EU member states
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova participated in a meeting with the ambassadors of the EU member states accredited in Sofia. The event was hosted by the Embassy of Ireland in Bulgaria in its capacity as the holder of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU.
30 October 2026
Security, energy and economic cooperation were the focus of Minister Velislava Petrova's meeting with the Canadian Ambassador
The deepening of bilateral relations and political dialogue, with an emphasis on security and defence, energy, trade and investment, as well as innovation and high technology, were the focus of Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova's meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Canada to Bulgaria, Kevin Rex.
29 October 2026