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MFA Press Release
As a sign of solidarity with the tragic events in Nice, Minister Daniel Mitov cancelled the Diplomats’ Day reception, which was due to take place today, 15 July 2016, at 6.30 pm.
15 July 2016
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the terrorist attack in Nice
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria expresses its deepest condolences to the French people and the families of the victims of the terrorist attack in Nice, which killed 84 people and wounded dozens of innocent civilians.
15 July 2016
The EC, Canada, Bulgaria and Romania held political consultations on visa reciprocity
Bulgaria, Romania, the European Commission and Canada held political consultations on visa reciprocity in Brussels. The meeting , hosted by the European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs,
12 July 2016
MFA Press Release on the Terrorist Attack at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul are closely following the situation following the attacks at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport.
28 June 2016
Minister Mitov discusses Brexit with EU counterparts
Minister Daniel Mitov paid a one-day working visit to Warsaw at the invitation of his Polish counterpart Witold Waszczykowski. The meeting gathered EU foreign ministers to discuss the situation in the EU following the Brexit vote and the future E
28 June 2016
Minister Daniel Mitov held a meeting with the UK Ambassador Emma Hopkins
The EU referendum in the UK was at the focus of today’s talks of Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov and Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to Bulgaria Emma Hopkins.
24 June 2016
Daniel Mitov: Not a single region or route should escape our attention
Minister Daniel Mitov participated in the Foreign Affairs Council meeting, which was held on June 20 in Luxembourg. Ministers discussed the migration crisis and the efforts to address the root causes of migration.
21 June 2016
Bilateral cooperation and NATO Summit dominate talks between Minister Mitov and his Polish counterpart Witold Waszczykowski
"The Republic of Bulgaria attaches great importance to the active dialogue with the Republic of Poland. There are no open issues between our two countries, and we are optimistic about deepening our economic and tourism cooperation.
08 June 2016
Meeting of the foreign ministers of Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece and Romania on the margins of the SEECP Summit
The ministers of foreign affairs of Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece and Romania met on the margins of the SEECP Summit held on 1 June in Sofia.
As representatives of EU Member States from the region they agreed to hold regular informal exchange of views and discussions on areas of common interest with the purpose of contributing to the European policies.
01 June 2016
Joint Press Statement: The United States and Bulgaria: Allies, Partners, Friends
On May 7, 2016, in Sofia, Bulgaria, Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed Bulgaria and the United States’ strong commitment to the bilateral partnership and friendship that have been key to enhancing the security, prosperity, and close ties enjoyed by the Bulgarian and American people over the past 25 years.
07 May 2016