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Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov Participates in the Opening of the National Statistical Institute Conference, on "EU Enlargement: The role of Comparable and Reliable Official Statistics"
The Conference, held from 11 to 12 September 2025, in Burgas, took place within the framework of the Sofia Chairmanship-in-Office of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP). It brought together the heads of the national statistical institutes of EU candidates and potential candidates, as well as the presidents of the national statistical institutes of EU member states from the South-East European region. The event was co-organized by the NSI and its President Mr. Atanas Atanasov, together with Eurostat, represented by the Director General, Ms. Mariana Kotseva.
12 September 2025
Information Meeting in Blagoevgrad: Bulgaria Ready to Introduce the Euro from 1 January 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, took part in an information meeting with representatives of local authorities, business, and civil society, dedicated to the forthcoming introduction of the euro in Bulgaria. The event formed part of the national information campaign aimed at explaining the key aspects and benefits of the country’s accession to the Eurozone.
11 September 2025
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Minister Georg Georgiev Meets PABSEC Secretary General Asaf Hajiyev
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, today held a protocol meeting with the Secretary General of the International Secretariat of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC), Mr Asaf Hajiyev.
10 September 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Meets Secretary General of the Central European Initiative Franco Dal Mas
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, today welcomed in Sofia the Secretary General of the Central European Initiative (CEI), Mr Franco Dal Mas. The visit forms part of the Secretary General’s tour of the member states of the organisation, with a focus on deepening cooperation at governmental level.
10 September 2025
Happy Unification Day!
On 6 September we mark one of the brightest dates in Bulgarian history – the Day of the Unification. This day stands as a symbol of unity, of the will of the Bulgarian people, and of the aspiration for national dignity and independence.
06 September 2025
Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov Receives Copies of the Letters of Credence of the Ambassador of the French Republic to Bulgaria, H.E. Marie Dumoulin
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Nikolay Pavlov today received copies of the letters of credence of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of Bulgaria, Her Excellency Ms Marie Dumoulin.
04 September 2025
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Pavlov Receives Copies of the Letters of Credence of the Newly Appointed Ambassador of Montenegro to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Djordje Janković
During the meeting, the excellent bilateral relations between the two countries were discussed, characterised by frequent high-level and top-level visits, shared values, and the absence of outstanding issues. Gratitude was expressed for Bulgaria’s constant support for Montenegro’s Euro-Atlantic path. A number of topics from the bilateral agenda were also addressed, with a focus on successful partnerships in the fields of economy and business, tourism, cultural exchange, and others.
03 September 2025
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova Presents Bulgaria’s Position at the Informal Meeting of the General Affairs Council in Copenhagen
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Elena Shekerletova took part in the informal meeting of the General Affairs Council, held in Copenhagen on 1–2 September 2025. Denmark, holding the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU during the second half of 2025, hosted the forum.
03 September 2025
Georgiev to EU foreign ministers: No change is possible to the agreed European consensus or any of its components, we expect the Republic of North Macedonia to fulfill its commitments
Bulgaria expresses growing concern about the continued failure of the Republic of North Macedonia to fulfill its commitments to the European Union.
02 September 2025