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Bulgaria and China discussed the expansion of economic cooperation and connectivity between Europe and Asia
Joint efforts for stability and diplomatic solutions to conflicts were among the highlights of talks between Foreign Ministers Velislava Petrova and Wang Yi
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria. The topics of conversation included the bilateral strategic partnership, economic relations, connectivity between Europe and Asia, as well as conflicts in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine.
19 October 2026
The deepening of the political dialogue and the development of economic cooperation were the focus of the meeting between the foreign ministers of Bulgaria and Hungary
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with Anita Orban, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria. Today, the two countries mark 10 years since the proclamation of October 19 as the Day of Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship.
19 October 2026
Political Consultations Between Bulgaria and Moldova
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva and State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova Carolina Perebinos held bilateral political consultations. The discussions covered Moldova’s European integration, support for the Bulgarian community in the country, regional security and opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, connectivity and education.
15 October 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Meets with the New Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Ivanka Tasheva received copies of the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Despina Koukoulopoulou.
14 October 2026
Velislava Petrova in Berlin: Bulgaria and Germany Have the Potential to Expand Their Partnership in Innovation, Research, Defence and Energy
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met with Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, in Berlin. The two ministers discussed the development of Bulgarian-German relations, Black Sea security, defence cooperation, connectivity and key issues on the European agenda.
“Germany is one of Bulgaria’s key partners, and our bilateral relations are of strategic importance,” Minister Petrova stated. She noted that Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s first visit to Berlin had given fresh impetus to political dialogue and cooperation between the two countries.
14 October 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva: Black Sea Security Must Be a Strategic Priority for the EU
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva attended the regular meeting of the European Union’s General Affairs Council, held today in Luxembourg. The main item on the agenda was preparations for the European Council meeting on 15–16 October 2026. The ministers also discussed a revised proposal for the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034, issues relating to the rule of law in Hungary, and other matters.
13 October 2026
Velislava Petrova: Bulgaria Calls for Joint European Action and a Moratorium on Attacks Against Merchant Vessels
Security in the Black Sea is not merely a regional issue – it concerns all European Union Member States. This was stated by Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova in Luxembourg, where she attended a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council.
Minister Petrova stressed that recent developments pointed to an escalation and spread of the war across the region. Bulgaria will call for joint European action to ensure security in the Black Sea and put an end to attacks against merchant vessels. She also called for efforts to introduce a moratorium on attacks against merchant ships – an issue affecting al
12 October 2026
Deputy Minister Hristo Dikanski Participates in Informal Meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council (Development)
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Dikanski participated in the informal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in the format of Ministers responsible for Development, held on 8–9 October 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. The meeting was also attended by partner countries (Canada, Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom), representatives of the European Commission (EC), the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Development (DEVE) Barry Andrews, as well as special guests David Miliband (President of the In
09 October 2026
Velislava Petrova: Corridor VIII Is a Strategic Link for the Security and Development of the Region
Corridor VIII is of strategic interest to Europe and our Euro-Atlantic partners. Today, connectivity means much more than roads and railway lines — it is a matter of geopolitics, economic opportunities and security. This was stated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova at the opening of the International Conference on Corridor VIII in Sofia.
08 October 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova Holds Meeting with North Macedonian Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski
Minister Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia, Timčo Mucunski, on the sidelines of the International Conference on Corridor VIII in Sofia.
08 October 2026