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Minister of Interior - Republic of Bulgaria (2025-2026) | Minister of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Bulgaria (2014-2017)

Sofia
Joined October 2011
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Congratulations to @magyarpeterMP on his electoral victory in Hungary! The vote by Hungarian citizens sends a clear signal for a more predictable and constructive role within Europe. As part of the @EPP, we believe the strength of the Union lies in common decisions.
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Repost to join us in celebrating our Ally Bulgaria 🇧🇬 on their National Day! #WeAreNATO 🤝 @BulgariaNATO
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Bulgaria supports Estonia’s proposal for a lifetime ban on Russian fighters who took part in the war in #Ukraine from entering the #EU, due to risks of organized crime infiltration and threats to internal security. Raised at the informal Justice and Home Affairs Council. 🇪🇺🛡️
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Security, stability, prosperity! Welcome to the eurozone, Bulgaria! Thanks to the GERB-led government, Bulgaria is now fully integrated into the EU —making the country stronger and a better place to live.
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Honoured to award #Europol Executive Director Catherine De Bolle with the MoI Honorary Medal 🇪🇺 We discussed our excellent cooperation and the extension of the Task Force on migrant smuggling delivering strong results. At Justice & Home Affairs Council in Brussels.
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I took part in the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels, where I addressed the growing security risks from drone misuse. I stressed the need for a tech-driven, well-coordinated response backed by trained officers. #JHA #Security #Drones #EU2025
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🇧🇬🤝🇸🇦 In Riyadh at the invitation of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. 2025 marks 30 years of 🇧🇬–🇸🇦 diplomatic relations — a strong base for deeper cooperation in security, digitalization, and AI in policing.
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Great discussions with 🇵🇹 Minister of Interior, @DanielMitov 🇧🇬 & @Torstenschack 🇩🇰 on strengthening our UCPM mechanism by enhancing our crisis coordination. We exchanged on how to work as a team Europe in emergencies.
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🇪🇺 I took part in today’s #JHA Council in Luxembourg — focused on the future of #Frontex, EU crisis response, and the impact of global geopolitics on our internal security. 🇧🇬 Bulgaria stands for stronger border monitoring, anti-drone protection, and a unified EU returns system.
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🤝 Constructive meeting with 🇽🇰 Ambassador Haxhi Bajraktari. 🇧🇬 reaffirmed Bulgaria’s strong support for Kosovo’s 🇪🇺 path and readiness to share expertise in policing and training through the Academy of MoI. Looking forward to deepening our cooperation.
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Held a protocol meeting with 🇻🇳 Ambassador H.E. Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet. We discussed strengthening cooperation in internal affairs, with a focus on tackling 🚨 cyber threats together. 🤝 #Bulgaria #Vietnam
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I met with 🇩🇰 Nikolaj Heiberg Petersen to discuss migration, security, and achieving a fair balance ⚖️ between individual rights and the rule of law. The Danish Ambassador to 🇧🇬, H.E. Flemming Stender, also joined the meeting.
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Just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 🇺🇸 @axon_enterprise 🤝 Bulgaria is stepping up to become a European leader in AI and digital infrastructure 🌐 for safer communities 👮‍♂️. An innovation hub in Sofia is on the way 🚀 #Security #Innovation #Bulgaria
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🇧🇬🤝🇺🇸 I met with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires H. Martin McDowell & the @USEmbassySofia security team. We’re launching a Special Task Force against 💸 money laundering, applying the 🇺🇸 model of interagency cooperation to strengthen investigations & move 🇧🇬 off MONEYVAL’s grey list.
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🚨 We launched the first AXON Lab – a cutting-edge #police innovation center in #Bulgaria. Grateful to @AxonRick and @axon_enterprise for the partnership. #AI and advanced technologies will boost officer safety, protect citizens’ rights, and keep police where they’re needed most.
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A heartfelt thank you to all international teams supporting Bulgaria in the fight against wildfires 🇧🇬🔥 Special thanks to 🇭🇺 🇨🇿 🇸🇰 🇫🇷 🇷🇴 🇸🇪 🇹🇷 for their timely help, professionalism & solidarity. Swedish firefighting planes 🇸🇪 will remain throughout August.
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Deepening 🇧🇬🤝🇬🇧 cooperation with Ambassador Nathaniel Copsey to tackle money laundering and hybrid threats. British expertise will be instrumental — joint task forces ahead. #Security #Partnership
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🇪🇺🇧🇬 It’s official. With 531 votes in favor in the EP and the final endorsement from EU finance ministers, #Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026. This marks a historic milestone, paving the way for a stronger Bulgaria, firmly anchored in Europe’s shared future.
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🇧🇬🤝🇷🇴 Starting at midnight, border checks between Bulgaria and Romania will be lifted—another step toward true free movement in Europe. Together with @MagnusBrunner 🇪🇺 and Sevi Voloudaki 🇬🇷, we marked #Schengen40 at Kulata. Schengen means freedom—and shared responsibility.
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🇧🇬🤝🇨🇭 I thanked Amb. Raimund Furrer for his key role in 🇧🇬🇨🇭 relations and wished him success ahead. We highlighted our strong cooperation – incl. on internal affairs, migration & public safety. Confident our joint efforts will deliver tangible results!
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