Diplomatic debut of Velislava Petrova
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova made her first major visit on the international stage, participating in a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. This comes just days after she took over the post from caretaker minister Nadezhda Neynski.
Key highlights on the agenda
The focus of the meeting is placed on the strategic partnership with the Western Balkans and security in Europe.
- Western Balkans: Discussions on deepening cooperation in the field of common foreign and security policy.
- Middle East: Analysis of relations between the EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
- Support for Ukraine: Assessment of the assistance provided so far and discussion of the geostrategic importance of Kyiv's European integration in the context of Russian aggression.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that Ukraine's accession to the EU remains a key priority for European diplomacy.