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Georg Georgiev Talks with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk
Bulgaria highly values the contribution of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to the protection of human rights and the strengthening of the institution's independence and effectiveness. This was stated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev during a meeting with Commissioner Volker Türk.
The two spoke in Geneva during Minister Georgiev's visit on the occasion of the opening of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
25 February 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó in Geneva
During his visit to Geneva, Minister Georg Georgiev held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Péter Szijjártó.
During their conversation, the two top diplomats discussed the active development of bilateral relations, opportunities for expanding cooperation in various areas of mutual interest, and subsequent steps to strengthen bilateral political dialogue.
25 February 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev Participates in High-Level Segment of the UN Human Rights Council
Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev participated in the High-Level Segment during the opening of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
In his speech, Minister Georgiev drew attention to the ever-increasing importance of the protection and promotion of human rights in today's world, marked by devastating conflicts, climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss, the rapid introduction of new technologies, and deepening inequalities.
25 February 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev: Bulgaria Will Continue to Uphold Its Obligations on Disarmament, Arms Control, and Non-Proliferation
"Bulgaria will continue to uphold its obligations on disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation," stated Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev during his participation in the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
25 February 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev Participates in EU-Israel Association Council Meeting
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, participated in the 13th meeting of the EU-Israel Association Council, which took place today in Brussels.
24 February 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev took part in a special high-level meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on the occasion of the third anniversary of the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, participated via video conference in a special high-level meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, organised by the Finnish Chairmanship of the organisation on 24 February 2025, on the occasion of the third anniversary of the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine. In his speech, Minister Georgiev condemned Russia's gross violation of the UN Charter and the OSCE principles and commitments, the continued attacks against civilians and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, as well as Russia's systematic violations of international humanitarian law
24 February 2025
Bilateral meetings of Minister Georg Georgiev in Brussels
During his working visit to Brussels, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, held consecutive bilateral meetings with the Israeli Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa'ar, and with the Czech top diplomat, Jan Lipavsky.
24 February 2025
Minister Georg Georgiev participates in the regular meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, participated in the regular monthly meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, which was held in Brussels today. The top European diplomats discussed Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the situation in the eastern part of the DRC.
24 February 2025
Three years since the start of Russia's military aggression against Ukraine
Three years ago, Russia began an unprovoked and unjustified full-scale war against Ukraine.
24 February 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria categorically opposes the planned holding of the so-called "Lukov March" and calls for the taking of all lawful actions to prevent it this year as well.
21 February 2025