On the eve of our joint Black Sea Security Conference to be held in Sofia, I extend my gratitude for the warm words of congratulations of Dmytro Kuleba and reiterate our unwavering support for Ukraine!

May the spirit of #EidAlFitr bring peace and prosperity to all Muslims around the world. Heartfelt greetings to all our Muslim friends. #EidMubarak

Thank you to the Ambassadors in BG &the team in MFA Bulgaria for our constructive work, for the positive attitude &constant dialogue.

Grateful for their support in achieving concrete results for 🇧🇬's FP. We all worked together to make Bulgaria a reliable international partner.

The first foreign policy strategy in BG history has the potential to enhance the sustainability of 🇧🇬foreign policy.

We aim to increase transparency, predictability &public support.
Тhank you to the Consultative Council, the diplomats, young people &academics for their hard work

The European integration of the Western Balkans was the focus of my discussion with Oliver Varhelyi.

It is important to identify common priority projects leading to better connectivity & concrete benefits for the citizens.

Thank you for the fruitful meeting!

Delighted to take part in 'The EU Meets the Balkans forum' orginesed by European Liberal Forum & Atlantic Club of Bulgaria. For 🇧🇬 the integration of the WB remains high in the EU agenda.

Our goal ➡️ forging a shared vision for the future through strengthened ties & cooperation.

Thank you Federica Mogherini for the constructive meeting.

Congratulations on establishing College of Europe new campus in Tirana🇦🇱.

Pleased to discuss:
📌Western Balkans high on the EU agenda
📌cooperation in education & science📌support for young people

Constructive discussion in the margins of the NATO FM meeting with:
🇧🇪 Hadja Lahbib
🇮🇹 Antonio Tajani
🇬🇷 Georgios Gerapetritis
🇵🇹 Paulo Rangel
🇷🇴 Luminita Odobescu
🇳🇱 Hanke Bruins Slot

We share a common vision for NATO’s future. We work together for more security!

Thank you, Dmytro Kuleba, for the productive meeting. You can always rely on my support!

Constructive meeting w/ 🇨🇦MF Mélanie Joly. We discussed 🇧🇬🇨🇦 cooperation in nuclear energy, defence, innovation &green tech'.

Thank you for the friendship, support &good cooperation.

A special ceremony in Brussels to mark NATO 's 75th year of protecting euroatlantic security and democratic values.

#NATOBecauseWeAreStrongerTogether

Thank you to Hakan Fidan for the constructive discussion🇧🇬🤝🏻🇹🇷
➡️Bulgaria & Türkiye are friends, allies &strategic partners
➡️As NATO allies, we are developing our partnership in strategic areas
➡️Bulgaria has always supported and will continue to support Türkiye's European path

Productive talks today at NATO FM Meeting, chaired by SG @JensStoltenberg, focusing on upcoming #NATO Summit in #Washington 2024.

I put emphasis on:
📌Strategic challenges, support for 🇺🇦
📌🇧🇬's role in Black Sea region
📌Hybrid threats &disinformation in the Western Balkans

✈️On my way to Brussels for NATO FA ministers' meeting
3 sessions:
1️⃣priorities for NATO Summit '24
2️⃣NATO-Ukraine Council meeting
3️⃣meeting w/partners from Indo-Pacific region

⏭bilateral meetings w/FA ministers of 🇨🇦 Mélanie Joly,🇺🇦 Dmytro Kuleba,🇹🇷 Hakan Fidan,🇩🇪 Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock

Today BG officially becomes part of #Schengen by air &water. This is a historic moment for our country.

W/ 🇧🇬, Schengen is stronger. We have shown & will continue to prove that Bulgaria has a key role to play and is making systematic efforts to protect the EU's external borders.

Thank you to the Guards Representative Brass Band and the performers from the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe SHAPE_NATO Allied Command Operations.

Thank you to all the artists who make us feel proud &stand together for the principles and values of NATO.

#NATOBecauseWeAreStrongerTogether

For 20 years, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia have demonstrated their commitment and valor as part of NATO. We are proud to be your Allies. Here’s to another 20 years MFA Bulgaria Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania 🇷🇴 Slovenia in USA Slovak Embassy US 🇸🇰🇺🇸 | #StandWithUkraine!

Thank you, Secretary Antony Blinken, for the congratulations on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of BG's NATO accession:

'On this important anniversary, we are proud to stand side-by-side with you as Allies defending our vision of the future.'
➡️ state.gov/nato-accession…

U.S. Embassy Sofia