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The Russian Federation is excluded from the Council of Europe
After 26 years of membership in the Council of Europe, on 16 March 2022, the Russian Federation was expelled from the organization.
17 March 2022
Minister Genchovska: “The EU and NATO are united as never before”
"The EU and NATO are united as never before" - this message was addressed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Teodora Genchovska to the Ambassadors of the European Union and NATO and the Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria during a working breakfast, at which a wide range of topics, including multilateral cooperation, the situation in Ukraine and current events in the Western Balkans were discussed.
17 March 2022
Deputy Minister Petrova opened the new training course "Economic Diplomacy", organized by the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Today, Deputy Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova opened the new training course "Economic Diplomacy", organized by the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
16 March 2022
Deputy Minister Dimitrova received the Ambassador of Albania
Deputy Foreign Minister Irena Dimitrova received Albanian Ambassador to Bulgaria Donika Hoxha. The two discussed co-operation in international organizations and current topics. They highlighted efforts within NATO and the EU to support Ukraine in response to the Russian invasion and the ensuing refugee crisis.
16 March 2022
Deputy Minister Petrova participates in Conference on Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Western Balkans
Deputy Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova took part in a conference on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the Western Balkans and their path to European integration. The event was organized by the University of National and World Economy in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy and Industry, and the Embassy of Japan in Sofia.
16 March 2022
Ghanaian institutions evicted the illegally the company that had illegally moved in Bulgarian state property in Accra
In connection with media reports informing that the building of the former Bulgarian embassy in the capital of Ghana - Accra was destroyed today, we specify that this information is not true. The building was illegally demolished in April 2017.
16 March 2022
Deputy Minister Petrova received the Ambassador of Denmark to Bulgaria
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Bulgaria Jest Nielsen.
16 March 2022
Deputy Minister Petrova welcomed the Deputy Minister of Public Diplomacy of the Republic of Korea
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova welcomed Deputy Minister of Public Diplomacy of the Republic of Korea Lee Sang-hwa. The two discussed excellent bilateral relations, opportunities for intensifying political dialogue and economic ties, as well as mutually beneficial co-operation in the fields of culture, science and education.
14 March 2022
Ministry of Foreign Affairs marks 30 years since Bulgaria's accession to the International Organization of La Francophonie with an art event
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria in partnership with the International Triennial of Stage Poster - Sofia, National Bureau of the University Agency of Francophonie - Bulgaria and the Francophone Center of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski organizes the art event “MOLIER WITHOUT BORDERS & IN DIALOGUE WITH MOLIER”.
14 March 2022
