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Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov Receives Copies of the Letters of Credence of the Newly Appointed Ambassador of Japan to Bulgaria
On 28 November 2025, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikolay Pavlov, received the copies of the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Bulgaria, H.E. Mr Chikahisa Sumi.
28 November 2025
40 Bulgarian Nationals Temporarily Stranded in Sri Lanka as a Result of Flooding. All Are in Good Condition
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received reports of difficulties in establishing contact with a group travelling on an organised tour in an area partially affected by the disaster.
Disrupted infrastructure in the country is complicating communication; however, according to information from the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Bulgaria in Sri Lanka and from the tour operator, all Bulgarian nationals are safe, accommodated in a hotel, and provided with food and water.
28 November 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev Meets with the Ambassadors of EU Member States in Sofia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, held a meeting with the ambassadors of the European Union Member States accredited to Bulgaria. The meeting, hosted at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Sofia, was organised within the framework of Denmark’s current Presidency of the Council of the EU.
27 November 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev Took Part in the Informal Videoconference of EU Foreign Ministers
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georg Georgiev, took part in the informal videoconference of EU Foreign Ministers held on 26 November 2025, dedicated to Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. At the start of the meeting, the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported on the progress of the negotiations on the US peace plan, outlined the next steps and thanked the EU and the Member States for their support.
26 November 2025
Bulgaria Joins the European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management
On 25 November 2025, Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova held a meeting with Johanna Sumuvuori, Director of the European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management in Berlin. During the meeting, Deputy Minister Shekerletova presented the original of a letter, on behalf of Minister Georg Georgiev and Minister Daniel Mitov, confirming the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Centre.
26 November 2025
Participation of Deputy Minister Nikolay Berievski in the European Union–African Union Summit
On 24–25 November, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Berievski took part in the Seventh European Union – African Union Summit, dedicated to the theme “Promoting Peace and Prosperity through Effective Multilateralism.”
26 November 2025
The Republic of Bulgaria Participates in the 46th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie, 19–20 November 2025, Kigali, Rwanda
A Bulgarian delegation took part in the 46th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie, held on 19 and 20 November in the city of Kigali, Rwanda. The ministers and heads of delegations of the Member States adopted the “Kigali Appeal for Accelerating Progress on Gender Equality in the French – Speaking World.”
26 November 2025
25 November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls
On 25 November, we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls. According to data from UN Women, one in every three women globally has experienced an act of violence at least once in her lifetime. Research shows that women have also frequently been subjected to online violence, the most widespread forms being the dissemination of false information and defamation. These figures clearly underscore the need for sustained and coordinated efforts to combat violence – both at the national and international levels.
25 November 2025
Meeting Between Mr Todor Stoyanov, Director – General of the Directorate – General for Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ms Krongkanit Rakcharoen, Director – General of the Department of European Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand
Mr Todor Stoyanov, Director – General of the Directorate – General for Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received today a delegation from the Kingdom of Thailand led by Ms Krongkanit Rakcharoen, Director-General of the Department of European Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. The meeting took place in implementation of the Memorandum on Political Consultations and Cooperation between the foreign ministries of the two countries.
25 November 2025
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Skopje remain in constant contact with Mr Vladimir Perev, one of the most respected representatives of the Bulgarian community in the Republic of North Macedonia.
24 November 2025