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Minister Petrova Closes the Annual Conference of Bulgaria’s Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representatives
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova closed the Annual Conference of the Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representatives of the Republic of Bulgaria, which was held in Sofia on 20 and 21 July.
21 July 2026
Velislava Petrova: Diplomacy Is the First Line of Defence of Our National Interests on the International Stage
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova delivered an address to mark the Day of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Service at a formal reception held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event was attended by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mihaela Dotsova, Deputy Prime Ministers, ministers, Members of Parliament, representatives of the diplomatic corps, diplomats and Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff, as well as members of the judiciary, journalists and public figures.
20 July 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova Opens the Annual Conference of Bulgaria’s Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representatives
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova is hosting the Annual Conference of the Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representatives of the Republic of Bulgaria, which is taking place in Sofia on 20 and 21 July. The event is an established forum for discussing the priorities of Bulgarian diplomacy.
20 July 2026
Deputy Minister Hristo Polendakov participated in the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Implementation of the New Urban Agenda
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Christo Polendakov participated in the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda, held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly.
17 July 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Adopt BTA’s LIK Typeface
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova received the rights for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to use the LIK typeface during an official ceremony held today at the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). The licence agreement was signed by Minister Petrova and BTA Director General Kiril Valchev. Developed by the National Academy of Art at the request of BTA, the LIK typeface will now be used in the Ministry’s official communications.
17 July 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Meets with Moldova’s Ambassador to Bulgaria Emil Jacota
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to Bulgaria, Emil Jacota.
During the meeting, both sides underlined the importance of the active political dialogue between Bulgaria and Moldova for the further development of bilateral relations and the expansion of cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.
16 July 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Meets with the Abbot of Zograf Monastery, Archimandrite Gavriil
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Abbot of the St George the Great Martyr Zograf Monastery, Archimandrite Gavriil. She congratulated him on his election as Abbot and wished him every success in his spiritual ministry and in leading the Zograf Monastery.
16 July 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova Participates in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe Summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova visited Kyiv to participate in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe Summit.
The fifth edition of the leaders' summit demonstrated the commitment of the region’s leaders to international efforts in support of Ukraine, its resilience and its recovery.
15 July 2026
Deputy Minister Tasheva Meets with Turkish Ambassador to Bulgaria Mehmet Sait Uyanık
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva met today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Bulgaria, Mehmet Sait Uyanık.
The discussions focused on current security challenges, including those in the Black Sea region, as well as the need for closer coordination between the European Union and NATO in addressing them.
15 July 2026
Ambassador Rumen Alexandrov Participates in the EU General Affairs Council Meeting
Ambassador Rumen Alexandrov represented Bulgaria at the regular meeting of the European Union’s General Affairs Council, held today in Brussels.
The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union presented its priorities for the next six months. The Presidency’s key priorities include enhancing the European Union’s competitiveness, strengthening security, safeguarding democratic values, supporting Ukraine, advancing the EU’s enlargement policy and preparing the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
14 July 2026