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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel: There is no greater satisfaction than to have contributed to peace and the protection of the national interest through your work
On 30 September 2023, an Open Day was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event was initiated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Gabriel and was held under the theme "Rediscover the world of diplomacy".
30 September 2023
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel: Bulgarian foreign policy and diplomacy should be the result of nationwide coordinated action
On 29 September 2023 at the Boyana Residence, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Gabriel opened the Annual Conference "Bulgaria in a Multipolar World: challenges, Priorities, Solutions", which is held with the heads of the overseas representations of the Republic of Bulgaria.
30 September 2023
Concert of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the USA was held under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Gabriel
A musical performance dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the United States of America took place under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Gabriel.
29 September 2023
POSITION OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ON THE RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN KARABAKH
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria has been following closely and with great concern the developments of the situation in Karabakh, including the military operation of the Azerbaijani armed forces, conducted on September 19, 2023, and the subsequent ceasefire.
27 September 2023
Deputy Minister Elena Shekerletova took part in an event on the occasion of the official opening of the Bulgarian-Kosovo Chamber of Commerce
On September 27, 2023, in the Intercontinental Hotel in Sofia, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Elena Shekerletova, took part in the official opening of the Bulgarian-Kosovo Chamber of Commerce.
27 September 2023
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Gabriel will open the Annual Conference with the participation of the Heads of Bulgaria's Representations Abroad
On 29 September 2023 at 9.00 a.m., at the Boyana Residence, Deputy Prime Minister Maria Gabriel will open the Annual Conference of the Minister of Foreign Affairs with the Heads of the Foreign Missions of the Republic of Bulgaria.
27 September 2023
Deputy Minister Tihomir Stoychev met with Deputy Foreign Minister of Vietnam Le Thi Thu Hang
On 25 September 2023, within the framework of the official visit to Bulgaria of the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam H.E. Mr. Vuong Dinh Hue (24-26 September 2023), a meeting was held between Deputy Minister Tihomir Stoychev and Ms. Le Thi Thu Hang, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Vietnam.
27 September 2023
Joint Statement on the Strategic Dialogue between the United States and Bulgaria
On September 25, 2023, the United States and Bulgaria held the second high-level Strategic Dialogue to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues of priority importance for both countries. The Dialogue aligned with the 120th anniversary of the start of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria, and we marked that milestone together as friends, Allies, and partners. We remain focused on advancing the following priorities:
26 September 2023
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel attended the informal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the EU Member States — Gymnich
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel attended the informal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the EU Member States — Gymnich, Toledo, Spain. The main topics were the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the situation in Niger and Sahel.
08 September 2023
Deputy Minister Irena Dimitrova held a meeting with the Contact Group for Combating Anti-Semitism
Deputy Minister and National Coordinator for Combating Anti-Semitism Irena Dimitrova held her first meeting with the members of the Contact Group for Combating Anti-Semitism to strengthen inter-agency coordination in the fight against intolerance and hatred. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Prosecutor’s Office, Sofia Municipality, the State Agency for National Security, the Commission for Protection against Discrimination and the Secretariat of the National Council for Cooperation on Ethnic a
08 September 2023