The State Agency for Refugees: A mission for protection, integration and human dignity

The Chairperson of the State Agency for Refugees (SAR) at the Council of Ministers extends a greeting to all foreigners who have sought and received international protection in Bulgaria, on the occasion of World Refugee Day. He expresses gratitude for the courage and resilience of these people, as well as to all who work to provide support, protection, and the opportunity for a new beginning.

SAR has the responsible task of guaranteeing access to an effective procedure for granting international protection. The Agency bears the responsibility of being the first institution that welcomes these vulnerable people, with a deeply humanitarian mission.

In recent years, Bulgaria has established itself as a country providing international protection in accordance with European and international standards. In partnership with international organizations, non-governmental structures, and local communities, SAR actively works for the social adaptation and cultural orientation of asylum seekers - through access to education, healthcare, the labor market, and language training.

SAR declares its commitment to continue this mission with professionalism, transparency, and humanity, in close cooperation with institutions, international organizations, and civil society. The goal is to provide durable solutions based on respect for human dignity and the rule of law. Solidarity with the fate of refugees is not only a moral call, but a real commitment that ensures that protection is not a temporary gesture, but a lasting path to a dignified life.

In conclusion, the Chairperson of SAR expresses gratitude to all the agency's employees who carry out the difficult but responsible task of defending the right to asylum, as well as to all partners for the joint work based on trust and shared humanity.