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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
Minister Georg Georgiev: Bulgaria's Inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program Remains One of Our Top Priorities
"Bulgaria's inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program remains one of our top priorities and a key issue in the bilateral dialogue between Bulgaria and the U.S. as trusted allies and partners."
06 May 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev at the Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington: Transatlantic Energy Cooperation is a Pillar of Our Shared Prosperity and Security
"Transatlantic energy cooperation is a pillar of our shared prosperity and security. In a time of profound global uncertainty and intensifying geopolitical competition, our ability to align our energy strategies is more important than ever." This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, his address at the roundtable discussion entitled "Power in Action: Advancing Transatlantic Energy Cooperation".
06 May 2025
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Meeting between Minister Georg Georgiev and the Ambassador of Japan to Bulgaria Hisashi Michigami
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, today received the Ambassador of Japan to Bulgaria, Hisashi Michigami, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Minister Georgiev discussed with Ambassador Michigami the excellent state of the political dialogue between our two countries and the opportunities for further development and enhancement of bilateral relations in traditional areas such as trade and investment cooperation, education, science and technology, energy, tourism and culture in the context of modern realities.
30 April 2025