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Minister Georg Georgiev Participates in Informal Meeting of NATO Foreign Minis-ters
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, took part today in the informal meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers, held in Antalya. The meeting is part of the preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague (24-25 June this year), during which the Alliance is expected to take a number of key decisions.
15 May 2025
Visit of the Minister for European Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ms Marie Bjerre, to Sofia, 14-15 May 2025
On 15 May 2025, consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sofia between the head of the Bulgarian delegation, Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova, and the Minister for European Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ms Marie Bjerre. The visit was part of Minister Bjerre’s tour of EU Member States in the context of the upcoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
15 May 2025
Deputy Foreign Minister, Maria Angelieva, Receives Republic of Uzbekistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Olimjon Abdullaev, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 14 May 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Maria Angelieva, received the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr Olimjon Abdullaev, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the development of bilateral relations between Bulgaria and Uzbekistan, with a focus on consular cooperation and collaboration in the field of labour migration.
14 May 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev in Luxembourg: Bulgaria Supports the New Democratic Pact for Europe
"We welcome the initiative of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, for a New Democratic Pact for Europe. The Council of Europe must remain one of the guarantors of freedom, democracy, the rule of law, and human rights”. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, in his speech at the 134th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, held in Luxembourg, where the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, presented his initiative for a "New Democratic Pact for Europe".
14 May 2025
Georg Georgiev at the Launch of the MFA Project “Togetherness of Religions and Communities in Bulgaria: Dimensions of Public Engagement and Diplomacy with Universal Relevance”: Bulgaria Embodies a Tolerance Shaped by Centuries of Coexistence and Mutual Adaptation
"Bulgaria possesses a distinctive form of soft power: the quiet strength of tolerance – not the kind born of convenience or political correctness, but one shaped by daily life, by shared stories, by the enduring rhythms of our villages, neighbourhoods and marketplaces. It is a tolerance that has grown through centuries of coexistence and mutual adaptation." With these words, Minister Georgiev addressed the audience during today's presentation of the publication "Togetherness of Religions and Communities in Bulgaria: Dimensions of Public Communication and Diplomacy with Universal Applicability"
12 May 2025
Georg Georgiev Chairs the Meeting of the Interdepartmental Council on the Country's Participation in NATO and the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, chaired the meeting of the In-terdepartmental Council on the country's participation in NATO and the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy.
12 May 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Participates in Informal Foreign Affairs Council in Lviv
Today, on Europe Day – 9 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev visited Lviv together with his counterparts from the EU Member States, where he took part in the informal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council.
09 May 2025
Georg Georgiev Participates in the Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in the "Gymnich" Format in Warsaw
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, took part in the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in the "Gymnich" format.
08 May 2025
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria
In response to the statements made by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, as featured in the documentary film "Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 years" and circulated in certain media outlets, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria issues the following statement:
07 May 2025
Minister Georgiev Meets with the Bulgarian Community in Washington
"Your role in the development of relations between Bulgaria and the USA is vital. It is an honour for me to be among you on this particularly important holiday for Bulgaria – the Day of Bravery and the celebration of the Bulgarian Armed Forces."
07 May 2025