Foreign policy
News about Bulgaria’s international relations, diplomacy, positions on global issues, and participation in international organizations.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgiev participated in the OECD's annual meeting, discussing key priorities for Bulgaria.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgi Georgiev participated in the annual meeting of the Council of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris. Bulgaria was invited as a candidate country for membership, and Georgiev discussed the progress in the accession process with Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, confirming the goal of full membership by 2026.
Celebration of International Children's Day in refugee centers
The State Agency for Refugees organized celebrations on the occasion of June 1 in the registration and reception centers in Sofia and Harmanli. Children seeking international protection participated in musical and sports games and received gifts from partner organizations. The winners of the children's drawing competition "My Childhood" were awarded.
Bulgarian-German agreement on temporary representation in the processing of transit visas for Turkish citizens
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev and the German Ambassador Irene Maria Plank signed an agreement, according to which Germany will continue to process applications for Schengen transit visas of Turkish citizens performing certain activities in the country. After the expiration of the term, Bulgaria will take over this responsibility.
Refugee children from Burgas performed excellently at the State Championship for Children and Youth at Risk
Young refugees from Burgas showed sportsmanship and skills at the 43rd State Championship for Children and Youth at Risk. They competed in the football tournament, demonstrating enviable results.
State Agency for Refugees organizes children's drawing contest "Childhood for Every Child"
The SAR is organizing a children's drawing contest focused on childhood as a time of learning, play, and fun. Refugee children aged 2 to 18 are invited to participate.