Bulgaria relies on the efforts of honorary consuls from all over the world to help forge new partnerships in the fields of economy, trade, innovation, education, and tourism, President Rumen Radev said in his meeting with the leadership of the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria in Sofia on Monday, according to the President’s press secretariat. The meeting focused on deepening partnerships and expanding Bulgaria’s international visibility in a dynamic geopolitical environment.
Bulgaria depends on honorary consuls worldwide to develop new partnerships in the areas of economy, trade, innovation, education, and tourism. The country can increase its international presence by restoring its standing and forming new collaborations domestically and internationally in response to shifting geopolitical conditions, Radev said during a meeting with the leadership of the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria (AHCB). The Association comprises representatives from over 50 countries, including some that do not have a Bulgarian diplomatic mission.
Radev noted that shifts and challenges in the global economy require developing new models of international cooperation. Global disruptions have increased the need to reinforce the resilience of current partnerships and diversify economic and trade relations, including in energy and tourism.
We will continue to rely on AHCB’s commitment to foster closer collaboration in promoting Bulgaria, showcasing its cultural and scientific achievements, expanding tourism opportunities, and attracting new investors and partners, Radev noted.
“Expanding collaboration in education and science delivers sustainable benefits, fostering connections among individuals and businesses alike,” he added.
It was agreed that, to enhance intercountry exchanges, Bulgaria should expedite its visa issuance process. This necessitates targeted measures to both ensure adequate staffing levels and advance the digitization of procedures.
Bulgarian companies in high technology and innovation are extremely successful, and the country has established itself as a centre of information technologies in Southeastern Europe, Radev said.
AHCB, which initiated Monday’s meeting, conveyed their interest in holding regular consultations with the head of state to foster enduring cooperation and advance bilateral relations in trade, economic, cultural, and scientific sectors.
Radev’s remarks to AHCB came amid active consular outreach: the government recently opened new honorary consulates in Poznan and Liverpool and appointed an honorary consul in Marseille, while foreign partners expanded their own presence in Bulgaria, including a Romanian honorary consulate in Ruse and a new Estonian honorary consul in Sofia. In parallel, the Presidency has underscored the importance of honorary consuls, with state honours awarded in October, and the cabinet has discussed accelerating visa issuance through digitization and staffing, echoing partner calls (e.g. Vietnam) to streamline procedures. President Radev Advocates for Strengthened Global Collaboration at Honorary Consuls Meeting THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2025-11-03 18:04:38 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