Velislava Petrova on her first mission in Brussels: Western Balkans and Ukraine in focus

11.05.2026 | Foreign policy

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova is participating in the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. The main topics of the meeting are cooperation with the Western Balkans and support for Ukraine.

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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.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that Ukraine's accession to the EU remains a key priority for European diplomacy.