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Minister Georgiev Announces the Reopening of the Bulgarian Sunday School "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" in Egypt
The Bulgarian Sunday School "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" in Egypt has resumed its activities. This was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Georg Georgiev, during his two-day visit to Cairo.
The news, which follows a lenghty suspension of the school’s operations, was warmly welcomed by members of the Bulgarian community at the Bulgarian Embassy in the capital of the African country.
22 May 2025
Minister Georgiev at Business Forum Opening in Cairo: "We Expect an Increasingly Effective Economic Dialogue with Egypt"
The Foreign Minister is on a two-day official visit to the African country.
"Our joint efforts will be further developed and will yield results in an effective economic dialogue between the two countries. Bulgaria plays an active and important role in the European “Solidarity Lanes” Initiative, which ensures safe routes for the export of agricultural products from the Black Sea region to Egypt and other African countries at fair and affordable prices."
22 May 2025
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 21 May 2025, the final hearing in the case against one of the most prominent representatives of the Bulgarian community in North Macedonia, Mr Lyupcho Georgievski, was held at the Basic Court in Bitola. A ruling in the case is expected in the coming days.
22 May 2025
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Deputy Minister Shekerletova Meets with Mr Lou Qinjian, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress, Spokesman and Member of the Standing Committee of the Assembly, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 21 May, Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Mr Lou Qinjian, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress (the Chinese Parliament), Spokesman and Member of the Standing Committee of the Congress.
21 May 2025
Director - General for Political Affairs Gergana Karadjova Meets Rear Admiral Louis Tillier, Director of the European Union Satellite Centre
On 21 May 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria between Gergana Karadjova, Director - General for Political Affairs, and Rear Admiral Louis Tillier, Director of the European Union Satellite Centre (EU SATCEN). The meeting took place as part of Rear Admiral Tillier's official working visit to Bulgaria.
During the meeting, the important role of the EU Satellite Centre in supporting the decision-making process within the framework of EU's Common Security and Defence Policy was discussed. The main priority areas of work were outlined , in the cont
21 May 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Participates in the EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting in Brussels
Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev represented Bulgaria at the regular meeting of the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council, held today in Brussels. The two main topics on the agenda were Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East and Syria.
20 May 2025
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova Receives Copies of the Credentials of the Newly Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Ms Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Elena Shekerletova, received copies of the letters of credence of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Mrs Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet.
19 May 2025
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova Receives Copies of the Credentials of the Newly Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of1 Cambodia to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Mr Chea Chanboribo
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Elena Shekerletova, received copies of the letters of credence of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Mr Chea Chanboribo.
19 May 2025
The Ambassador of the Republic of North Macedonia in Sofia Summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Over Desecration of Bulgarian National Symbols in Skopje
Today, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of North Macedonia, Agneza Rusi Popovska, was summoned to a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Mr Yordan Parvanov, Director General for European Affairs. During the meeting, a protest note was delivered, in which the Bulgarian side expressed serious concern and deep dismay over recent incidents involving the desecration of Bulgarian national symbols on the territory of the neighbouring country.
16 May 2025
Bilateral Political Consultations Between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria and Cyprus
On 15 and 16 May 2025, political consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Cyprus at the level of Di-rectors General for European Affairs.
16 May 2025