Bulgaria's Prime Minister Radev threatened to veto EU sanctions against Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, citing religious solidarity and economic concerns including risks to Lukoil operations and fertilizer imports, arguing such symbolic measures lack meaningful impact.
India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar urged dialogue and diplomacy over warfare amid global conflicts, emphasizing supply chain resilience, maritime trade protection, and energy security concerns on behalf of the Global South during Bulgaria visit.
India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visited Bulgaria to strengthen bilateral ties and EU cooperation, discussing defense, trade agreements, and investment opportunities across sectors like engineering while promoting cultural exchanges in yoga and Ayurveda.
Bulgarians celebrate their first Eurovision win with Dara's "Bangaranga" song.
Bulgaria's new PM Rumen Radev is expected to maintain a balanced foreign policy approach.
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister opposed proposed EU sanctions against Russia's Patriarch Kirill, arguing such measures are symbolic without economic impact, while supporting sanctions targeting Russia's economy to pressure negotiations and end Ukraine's war.
India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar advocated diplomacy and dialogue to resolve global conflicts during his Bulgaria visit, emphasizing resilient supply chains, maritime trade security, and strengthening India-EU bilateral cooperation amid mounting worldwide uncertainties.
India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar held talks with Bulgaria's leadership, discussing expanded cooperation in trade, defence, semiconductors, and AI as part of strengthening bilateral ties within the broader India-EU strategic partnership context.
Bulgaria wins Eurovision for the first time with Darina Yotova's song Bangaranga.
EU-skeptic Rumen Radev became Bulgaria's prime minister after his Progressive Bulgaria party won 44.6% in April elections, promising to reduce prices and reform institutions while facing scrutiny over Russia ties and EU fund access.
India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar urged dialogue and diplomacy to resolve multiple global conflicts during Bulgarian talks, emphasizing this is not an era of war while highlighting Global South concerns on energy, food, and supply chain resilience.
India's Foreign Minister Jaishankar visited Bulgaria to strengthen bilateral ties and India-EU relations, emphasizing economic opportunities, cultural exchanges in yoga and Ayurveda, and defense sector collaboration amid India's 7-8% growth trajectory.
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