Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria will continue to be an active and responsible member of the European Union and NATO, striving not only to participate but also to contribute to the unity and stability of both alliances, as well as to the connectivity, development and security of the region, said Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova during a reception marking Bulgarian Diplomatic Service Day at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry said on Monday.
The event was attended by National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova, deputy prime ministers, ministers, MPs, members of the diplomatic corps, diplomats and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as magistrates, journalists and public figures.
In her address, Petrova said that the diplomatic service has long been, and continues to be, an important pillar of Bulgarian statehood and the country’s first line of defence for safeguarding national interests internationally. According to her, the contemporary international environment is presenting diplomatic services around the world with increasingly complex challenges.
Among the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ leading priorities, the Foreign Minister highlighted the development of economic diplomacy, the modernization of consular services, and support for Bulgarian citizens and businesses. She said that the diplomatic service should create opportunities for young people and businesses while also protecting the rights of Bulgarian communities abroad.
Petrova thanked the diplomats and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their work in defending national interests, developing international partnerships and strengthening trust in Bulgaria.
The Foreign Minister also placed special emphasis on cultural diplomacy and the contribution of Bulgarian artists, scholars and athletes to building the country’s positive image around the world. During the ceremony, she presented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ honorary certificate to the Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices female choir in recognition of the ensemble’s contribution to promoting Bulgarian culture internationally. The Minister said that support for Bulgaria’s natural ambassadors would become a permanent initiative of the Ministry.
National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova also delivered a greeting on the occasion of the celebration. She thanked Bulgarian diplomats for their dedicated service and stressed the importance of their professionalism and commitment in the current complex international environment. Bulgaria Will Continue to Be Active, Responsible Member of EU and NATO, Foreign Minister Says 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-07-20 20:08:12 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