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Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova Extends Europe Day Greetings to the Foreign Ministers of EU Member States
On the occasion of 9 May – Europe Day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova sent a congratulatory letter to the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Member States of the European Union. In her message, Minister Petrova emphasised that Europe Day is a symbol of peace, unity and shared European values.
09 May 2026
Velislava Petrova Assumes Office as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria
Velislava Petrova-Chamova officially assumed the office of Minister of Foreign Affairs from Nadezhda Neynsky during a formal ceremony held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
08 May 2026
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ivan Naydenov Awarded the Ministry’s Highest Distinction, the “Golden Laurel Branch”, by Minister Nadezhda Neynsky
During an official ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nadezhda Neynsky presented Permanent Secretary Ivan Naydenov with the honorary insignia “Golden Laurel Branch” – the highest distinction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in recognition of his contribution to Bulgarian diplomacy and his many years of professional service.
07 May 2026
Deputy Minister Velizar Shalamanov Chairs Meeting of the Interdepartmental Coordination Mechanism on Bulgaria’s Accession to the OECD
On 7 May this year, a meeting of the Interdepartmental Coordination Mechanism /ICM/ on Bulgaria’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister Velizar Shalamanov. Representatives of all ministries and other executive branch institutions involved in the accession process took part in the meeting.
07 May 2026
Meeting of Deputy Minister Radi Naydenov with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Bulgaria
On 28 April 2026, Deputy Minister Radi Naydenov held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Bulgaria, H.E. Mr Dong-bae Kim.
29 April 2026
Deputy Minister Velizar Shalamanov: Scientific and Technological Diplomacy Are a Driver of the Strategic Partnership Between Bulgaria and the United States
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Velizar Shalamanov participated in a lecture delivered by Eng. Dr Petko Dinev at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, organised at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within the framework of the joint celebrations between Bulgaria and the United States in 2026.
28 April 2026
Meeting of Deputy Minister Radi Naydenov with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine Olesya Ilashchuk
On 28 April 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between Deputy Minister Radi Naydenov and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine, Olesya Ilashchuk.
28 April 2026
Minister Nadezhda Neynski: Bulgaria Consolidates Its Role as a Technological Partner in Strategic Cooperation with the United States
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nadezhda Neynski, joined the visit of the Bulgarian scientist Eng. Dr Petko Dinev to Sofia Tech Park, marking the beginning of his visit to Bulgaria on 27 and 28 April 2026.
27 April 2026
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Petko Dinev Visits Bulgaria at the Invitation of Minister Nadezhda Neynski
Bulgarian scientist Petko Dinev will visit Bulgaria on 27 and 28 April 2026 at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nadezhda Neynski.
Petko Dinev is among the Bulgarians who have made significant contributions in the field of high technologies and space applications, including the Artemis I and Artemis II missions of NASA. He has also played a substantial role in advancing Bulgarian – American cooperation in the areas of innovation and space.
25 April 2026
Meeting Between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Radi Naydenov and H.E. Mr Modasar Chaudhry, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
On 24 April 2026, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Radi Naydenov, held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with H.E. Mr Modasar Chaudhry, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Bulgaria.
24 April 2026