Bulgaria–Latvia relations

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Bulgarian-Latvian relations are foreign relations between Bulgaria and Latvia. Bulgaria is represented in Latvia through its embassy in Warsaw (Poland). [1] Latvia is represented in Bulgaria through its embassy in Warsaw (Poland). [2] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, European Union and NATO, with Latvia supporting Bulgaria's accession to the European Union prior to them joining. [3]

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The current non-resident Ambassador of Bulgaria to Latvia is Selver Khalil since 2021. [4] The current non-resident Ambassador of Latvia to Bulgaria is Juris Poikāns since 2022. [5]

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References

  1. "Important Information before a trip to Latvia". www.mfa.bg. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  2. "Embassy of Latvia to Poland". www2.mfa.gov.lv. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  3. "Latvian Foreign Minister and Bulgarian Ambassador discuss Bulgaria's accession to the EU". 16 July 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  4. "Cooperation between Latvia and Bulgaria holds plenty of potential for further development - Foreign Ministry". The Baltic Times. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  5. "The new Ambassador of Latvia, Juris Poikāns, accredited to Bulgaria | Ārlietu ministrija". www.mfa.gov.lv. Retrieved 6 August 2024.