Balgarianovinite.com The annual conference of Bulgarian ambassadors and permanent representatives abroad was held in Sofia on Monday. The meeting was hosted by Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova. Speakers discussed Bulgaria’s capacity to implement an autonomous foreign policy while working within the European family and to uphold its positions within various international formats. The national defence policy and the well-being of the Bulgarian diaspora around the globe also figured on the agenda of the conference. Bulgaria marked Diplomatic Service Day on Sunday.
President Iliana Iotova noted at the meeting that Bulgaria has the means to pursue its own “autonomous, sovereign and independent policy” under international law. Iotova emphasized: “Policy can be stood up for in each international instrument without concessions – we must simply browse often that small booklet, the Constitution, read it carefully and understand it.” Discussing whether Europe has the means to implement a policy of its own and whether it can make progress, the President stated: “Of course it can, why should we reject the idea of strategic autonomy. Isn’t it time to find where we belong in this concept?”
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that in the current complex geopolitical and regional environment, Bulgarian diplomacy is called upon to find solutions and formulate positions that it can uphold in various international formats and within the alliances of which it is a member. “This requires a clear vision and priorities that are developed here and agreed upon through consensus among the country’s institutions,” the Prime Minister added. He expects that “alongside building modern defence capabilities and achieving greater operational interoperability within NATO, Bulgarian diplomacy will actively participate in all international forums aimed at securing a ceasefire and achieving peace in the conflicts around us, particularly in Ukraine.”
According to Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova, the government will work with the clear understanding that the European Union and NATO provide the most favourable environment for safeguarding Bulgaria’s national interests, and with the firm conviction that a country such as Bulgaria cannot accept a world of spheres of influence and the redrawing of borders through the use of force. Protecting the rights of Bulgaria’s historical and contemporary diaspora and improving consular services will be key priorities, Petrova said. “It is our duty to create the conditions for those who wish to return to their homeland to do so,” she emphasized.
Deputy Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Mihaela Karadimova said that Promoting strategic investments, reducing the administrative burden and modernizing the Bulgarian industry are among the main priorities of the government. Bulgaria should establish itself as a regional centre for high-tech investments and a secure and competitive investment destination, Karadimova insisted. She called on the country’s ambassadors abroad to take proactive actions to promote business and investment in Bulgaria.
Deputy Defence Minister Lyubomir Monov said in his speech that ensuring national security through the development of modern, effective and interoperable armed forces remains a leading priority for the Defence Ministry. “Rearmament and modernization are under way across all branches of the armed forces and in all operational domains,” Monov said. He stressed that the Defence Ministry will work to ensure that the national defence industry is involved in the rearmament and modernization of the Bulgarian armed forces. Annual Conference of Bulgarian Ambassadors Abroad Held in Sofia 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-07-20 16:49:00 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law