Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria

Recently established government of the the Republic of North Macedonia, President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi, and Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski held introductory meetings with non-resident ambassadors (based in Sofia). Under this format, significance of strengthening bilateral relations, boosting economic cooperation, and advancing priorities related to European integration were highlighted. Additionally, Ambassador of Georgia held bilateral meetings with the Deputy Minister of Foreign and Trade Affairs, and Deputy State Minister of European Integration, as well as with the Chief of the Cabinet of the Minister of Internal Affairs. During discussions, he provided a comprehensive review of the key aspects in bilateral relations and emphasized the support for the country's European and Euro-Atlantic integration aspirations. At the end of the visit, the ambassador held a meeting with the representatives of the Georgian community in North Macedonia

On June 10, in city Popovo, a memorandum of mutual cooperation was signed between Oni and Popovo municipalities, which aims to deepen relations in the fields of economy, culture and education at the regional level, and expand cooperation in other areas of common interest. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia, Otar Berdzenishvili, participated in the official ceremony.

On May 9, the working visit of the Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Mr. Guram Guramishvili, took place in Sofia. Within the framework of the visit, a memorandum was signed, according to which Republic of Bulgaria recognized the certificates of Georgian seafarers involved in coastal navigation. Before the signing of the Memorandum, the Georgian delegation held meeting at the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Bulgaria, where the parties discussed opportunities for deepening future cooperation between two countries.

During the working visit in Blagoevgrad city, Ambassador Otar Berdzenishvili conducted a meeting with the president of American University of Bulgaria, Dr. Margee Ensign and Georgian students of AUBG. Sides discussed scholarship programs assigned for Georgian students and its increasement possibilities, cooperation between Embassy and University and other activities organized by the Georgian students.

On April 10, Ambassador Otar Berdzenishvili paid a working visit to Blagoevgrad city, where he held a meeting with the mayor of Blagoevgrad, Metodi Baykushev.  During the meeting, parties discussed the issues of strengthening ties between the municipalities and updating MOU on sister city connections, as well as organizing of visits. Possibilities of implementing projects in the field of culture and education were also discussed.

On March 27, in the framework of a working visit to Plovdiv, Ambassador Otar Berdzenishvili held meetings with Plovdiv Mayor Kostadin Dimitrov and regional Governor Iliya Ziumbilev. During the meeting, parties reviewed bilateral relations, especially emphasizing the reinforcement of ties between municipalities, deepening people-to-people contacts, and promoting cooperation in the field of cultural and tourism connectivity.