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Deputy PM Zaharieva: We Invest in Peace and Security in Africa
The first ministerial meeting of the EU and the African Union was held in Brussels today. The Bulgarian delegation was headed by Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the judicial reform and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva. The meeting was co-chaired by Federica Mogherini, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Richard Sezibera, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda.
The EU and AU Foreign Ministers discussed three main themes: political (including peace, security and governance), economic (including trade, investment, and economic i
22 January 2019
Libya Seeks to Restore Economic relations with Bulgaria
Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva conferred in Brussels with Libyan Foreign Minister Mohamed Taher Siala and discussed with him the preparations for an upcoming visit to Bulgaria by Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj.
22 January 2019
Bulgaria, Thailand Step Up Bilateral Relations
Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva conferred in Brussels with her Thai counterpart Don Pramudwinai. The first meeting at a level of foreign ministers since 2012 took place on the sidelines of a EU-ASEAN ministerial held in the Belgian capital. Thailand holds the ASEAN chairmanship since January 1, 2019.
21 January 2019
Deputy PM Ekaterina Zaharieva Hails 40-Year Partnership between EU and ASEAN
The 22th EU-ASEAN meeting of foreign ministers was held in Brussels today. The meeting was co-chaired by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini on behalf of the European Union and by Singapore Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan on behalf of ASEAN. Bulgaria was represented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva.
21 January 2019
Ekaterina Zaharieva before her EU counterparts: Disinformation Is a Serious Security Challenge
The action plan against disinformation, the preparation for the EU - League of Arab States ministerial meeting and cooperation between the EU and ASEAN dominated the agenda of this year's first EU External Affairs Council meeting held in Brussels today. The Bulgarian delegation was headed by Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva, who is also Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the judicial reform.
21 January 2019
Ekaterina Zaharieva: We are prepared for all Brexit scenarios
The Bulgarian government is working on three possible Brexit scenarios: exit with a deal and detailed framework for future relations, exit with a deal and only a general framework, and no-deal exit.
18 January 2019
Hungary Supports Bulgaria in Protest against Mobility Package
Hungary expressed readiness to support Bulgaria in its further efforts against the adoption of the Mobility Package 1 (the so called “Macron Package”). The matter was discussed at a working meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto during the latter’s visit to Bulgaria.
17 January 2019
Ekaterina Zaharieva: I thank the Romanian Presidency for its intention to build upon the work done by the Bulgarian on
Romania and Bulgaria do not just share a common border; together, we have been following our dream: full EU membership. We have similar priorities and face similar challenges, and I thank you for your willingness to build upon the results of the Bulgarian Presidency. I have no doubt in my mind that your Presidency will be rich in opportunities.
15 January 2019
Malta Ambassador in farewell meeting with Minister Zaharieva
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva received Lino Bianco, the Malta Ambassador, for a farewell meeting at the end of his tour of duty. Minister Zaharieva expressed her high appreciation of Ambassador Bianco’s efforts for promoting the bilateral relations.
10 January 2019