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Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria and Austria
On 14 October 2025 in Sofia, bilateral political consultations were held between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of Austria. The Bulgarian host for the consultations was Ms Gergana Karadjova, Director-General for Political Affairs. The Austrian delegation was led by Ms Hannah Liko, Director-General.
14 October 2025
Meeting Between the Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria and Germany With a Focus on Defence and Security
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, met today in Sofia with the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr Johann Wadephul, who is in the country at the invitation of the Bulgarian side. The talks were held in a spirit of strategic partnership and shared priorities in the fields of security and European integration
13 October 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Marks 70 Years of Bulgaria’s Membership in the United Nations with an Official Ceremony for the Issuance of a Commemorative Postage Stamp
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria hosted an official ceremony for the validation of a special commemorative postage stamp marking the 70th anniversary of Bulgaria’s membership in the United Nations (UN).
10 October 2025
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Bulgaria welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas which could be the first step towards lasting peace and security in the region.
We commend President Trump’s leadership and active engagement in this complex process, and highly appreciate the mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, emphasizing that diplomacy is the only way forward.
09 October 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev: “Strong Together, We Can Turn Challenges into Opportunities and Build a Common European Future for the Western Balkans”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, participated in the meeting of foreign ministers within the framework of the Berlin Process, which was held on 8–9 October in Belfast under the chairmanship of the United Kingdom.
09 October 2025
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Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the acts of vandalism perpetrated against the synagogue in the city of Varna and against the Monument of Gratitude in the city of Burgas, which stands as a symbol of appreciation for the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews during the Second World War.
09 October 2025
Bulgaria participated in the 29th EU-GCC Joint Council and the 2nd High Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation
Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov participated in the 29th EU-GCC Joint Council and the 2nd High Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation, which took place on 5-6 October in Kuwait.
The two events, co-chaired by EU HR/VP Kaja Kallas and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait Abdullah Ali Al Yahya, are important platforms for dialogue between the member states of EU and GCC on key international issues, as well as for charting the road map for enhancing interaction in a wide scope of spheres such as trade, investment, energy, climate change, connectivity and security.
08 October 2025
Bulgaria Takes Part in the Twenty-Ninth Joint Council of the European Union – Gulf Cooperation Council and in the Second High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation
Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov represented Bulgaria at the 29th Joint Council of the European Union – Gulf Cooperation Council and at the Second High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation, held in Kuwait from 5 to 6 October 2025.
08 October 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, Appoints Deputy Minister Maria Anguelieva as National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, has appointed Deputy Minister Maria Anguelieva as National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism, in connection with the redistribution of responsibilities among the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs.
08 October 2025