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Velislava Petrova: Europe Needs Leadership That Builds Trust and Delivers Tangible Results
At a time of military conflicts, geopolitical competition and growing uncertainty, Europe needs leadership that builds trust and delivers tangible results. This was the message of Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova at the “Her Power @ UNGA81” forum, organised in New York by Foreign Policy, the US publication specialising in international affairs and foreign policy.
22 September 2026
Velislava Petrova and Joe Wilson Discuss Advancing the Strategic Partnership Between Bulgaria and the United States
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with US Congressman Joe Wilson, founder and longstanding Co-Chair of the Congressional Bulgaria Caucus in the House of Representatives, during her visit to New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
21 September 2026
Velislava Petrova Begins New York Programme with Intensive Political Dialogue and Focus on Security and Connectivity
A series of bilateral meetings and participation in key international formats marked the first day of Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova’s programme in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Minister Petrova held talks with the foreign ministers of Algeria, Ahmed Attaf; Georgia, Maka Botchorishvili; and Chile, Francisco Pérez Mackenna, as well as with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi.
21 September 2026
Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United Arab Emirates Urgently Recalled to Sofia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs has urgently recalled the Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United Arab Emirates to Sofia.
18 September 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova Meets with Kosovo’s Chief Negotiator with the EU Jeton Zulfaj
Minister Velislava Petrova met today with Jeton Zulfaj, Chief Negotiator of the Republic of Kosovo with the EU. During the meeting, she emphasised that Bulgaria regards Kosovo as a trusted partner in the region and will continue to support the provision of a clear EU membership perspective for the country.
18 September 2026
Bulgaria and Montenegro to Work Towards Better Connectivity and More Business Contacts
Bulgaria will continue to support Montenegro in its accession to the European Union. It is important to preserve the progress achieved and continue the reforms so that the country can take advantage of the opportunity before it. This was stated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova at a meeting with Filip Ivanović, Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro for Foreign and European Affairs.
18 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: The Balkans Must Shape Their Own Future Through Strong Partnerships and Strategic Connectivity
Europe’s Key Achievement Is Its Ability to Turn Borders into Bridges, the Minister Said at the EU Meets the Balkans International Conference
18 September 2026
Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Meets with Csaba Rada, Deputy State Secretary for European and North American Relations at the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 18 September 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Csaba Rada, Deputy State Secretary for European and North American Relations at the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who was visiting Bulgaria.
18 September 2026
Velislava Petrova in Strasbourg: Bulgaria Can Play a Key Role in Europe’s Geostrategic Positioning
The Announcement of the Connectivity Initiative and Bulgaria’s Hosting of the Summit Is Recognition of Our Country’s Role and of the Trust Placed in the Bulgarian Government, the Foreign Minister Said
16 September 2026
Hristo Dikanski: Young Bulgarians Around the World Must Maintain and Strengthen Their Ties With Bulgaria
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Dikanski attended an award ceremony honouring the winners of an essay competition for school and university students from Bulgarian communities around the world. The competition is organised by the Bulgarian National Radio under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science and the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad.
11 September 2026