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Georg Georgiev: NATO After The Hague Is More United, With a Clear Vision for Security and Defence
“Following the summit in The Hague, NATO emerges more united, with a strong commitment to enhanced security and defence.
31 July 2025
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Georg Georgiev Presents Certificates to the 2025 “Dr Georgi Valkovich” Trainee Attachés Class upon Completion of the XIX Diplomatic Training Course of the Diplomatic Institute
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Georg Georgiev, presented certificates to the trainee attachés of the 2025 graduating class “Dr Georgi Valkovich”, who successfully completed the XIX Diplomatic Training Course organised by the Diplomatic Institute.
30 July 2025
Farewell Meeting Between Minister Georg Georgiev and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Simon van der Burg
On 29 July 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, held a farewell meeting with H.E. Simon van der Burg, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Bulgaria.
30 July 2025
Director-General for Political Affairs Gergana Karadjova Holds Consultations with Representatives of the European External Action Service and the European Commission
On 24 July 2025, consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria with representatives of the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the European Commission regarding the EU’s strategic approach to the Black Sea region. The Bulgarian side was led by Ms Gergana Karadjova, Director-General for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Ministry of Regional Deve
24 July 2025
Georg Georgiev: Bulgaria Consistently Contributes to Security, Stability, and Predictability in the Region
On the occasion of the Day of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Service, Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev delivered an address at a formal reception held at the Boyana Residence. In the presence of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Prime Minister, members of the diplomatic corps, ministers, and members of parliament, Minister Georgiev underscored the importance of professionalism and continuity in Bulgaria’s foreign policy.
22 July 2025
Farewell Meeting between Minister Georg Georgiev and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Dao Vibulpanich
On 22 July 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Georg Georgiev, held a farewell meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of Bulgaria (resident in Bucharest), Her Excellency Dao Vibulpanich. Bulgaria’s top diplomat welcomed the Ambassador’s efforts to promote bilateral exchange during her tenure. In turn, Ambassador Vibulpanich expressed her appreciation for the effective support provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
22 July 2025
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev Receives Delegation from the National Defence Committee of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a delegation from the National Defence Committee of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, led by the Committee’s Chair, Mr Hulusi Akar. The parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Turkey is visiting Bulgaria at the invitation of the Defence Committee of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria.
22 July 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev in London: “Bulgaria and the United Kingdom Deepen Their Strategic Partnership“
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Georg Georgiev, held a bilateral working meeting with the UK Foreign Secretary, Mr David Lammy, during a one-day official visit to London at the invitation of the British Government. The meeting took place within the framework of the active political dialogue between the two countries, grounded in the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership signed in October 2023.
21 July 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev in London: Bulgaria and the United Kingdom Share Common Priorities for the Western Balkans
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Georg Georgiev, held official meetings in London with the United Kingdom’s Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, Dame Karen Pierce, as well as with members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Bulgaria in the British Parliament.
During the discussions, it was reaffirmed that Bulgaria and the United Kingdom share common priorities regarding sustainable stability and the European perspective of the Western Balkan countries. “European integration is the only viable path to peace and prosperity in the region.
21 July 2025
19th July – Day of the Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Bulgaria
Today we mark the Day of the Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Bulgaria – the date on which, in 1879, by Decree No. 1 of Prince Alexander I of Battenberg, the first structure of Bulgaria’s foreign policy administration was established. Since then, Bulgarian diplomacy has consistently defended the country’s national interests and contributed to its affirmation as a respected and dignified member of the international community.
19 July 2025