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JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE MINISTRIES OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA AND ROMANIA
The Republic of Bulgaria and Romania strongly welcome the decision adopted unanimously today, December 12th, by the Justice and Home Affairs Council, on completing the process of full integration of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area. It is a historic decision that completes the process of accession of the two countries to the area of free movement within EU, a major objective of both the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania since their accession to the European Union.
12 December 2024
We commemorate 10 December — International Human Rights Day
On this day, 76 years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. On this date, we celebrate International Human Rights Day, an occasion to recall the principles of the Universal Declaration and to try to do our part to put them into practice.
10 December 2024
A commemorative stamp dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Bulgaria's NATO membership was validated at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivan Kondov, Minister of Transport and Communications Krasimira Stoyanova and Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov validated a commemorative postage stamp dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Bulgaria’s membership in NATO at an official ceremony held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the presence of Bulgarian politicians, diplomats and public figures with important contributions to Bulgaria’s membership in the Alliance, and ambassadors and diplomats from the embassies of NATO member states in Sofia.
09 December 2024
Foreign Ministry communication
In connection with the ongoing complicated security situation in Syria and the occurrence of mass disturbances, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria urges the Bulgarian citizens residing in the country to avoid public places and if possible not to leave their homes until the situation normalizes.
09 December 2024
Foreign Ministry communication
In connection with the seriously deteriorated security situation in Syria in recent hours, the Foreign Ministry strongly recommends Bulgarian citizens residing in the country not to leave their homes until public order is normalised.
08 December 2024
Foreign Ministry statement on the situation in Syria
In connection with the current developments in Syria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Bulgarian citizens of the warning to suspend all travel to the Syrian Arab Republic and to leave the country immediately.
06 December 2024
Deputy Minister Maria Angelieva participated in the Ministerial Conference on Gaza in Egypt
Deputy Minister Maria Angelieva participated in the Ministerial Conference on Gaza in Egypt.
05 December 2024
Participation of Deputy Minister Maria Angelieva in the Gaza Conference in Egypt
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Maria Angelieva, took part in the Ministerial Conference ‘One year of humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza: Urgent Needs, Durable Solutions’, held in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt, on 2 December 2024.
05 December 2024
Minister Ivan Kondov took part in the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting in Malta
Minister Ivan Kondov attended the annual meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the member states of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which was held under the Presidency and auspices of Malta.
05 December 2024
Minister Ivan Kondov took part in NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivan Kondov participated in a NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting held on 3 and 4 December in Brussels. The meeting was the first in a similar format under the leadership of the new Secretary General of the Alliance Mark Rutte.
04 December 2024