List of ambassadors of Serbia to Bulgaria

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Ambassador of Serbia to Bulgaria
Амбасадор Србије у Бугарској
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Incumbent
Milan Ravić
since 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Style His Excellency
Residence Sofia, Bulgaria
Nominator Government
Appointer President of the Republic
Inaugural holder Sava Grujić
Formation1879
Website Serbian Embassy in Bulgaria

The Ambassador of Serbia to Bulgaria is the official diplomatic representative of the Republic of Serbia to the Republic of Bulgaria. The ambassador leads the Serbian diplomatic mission and is responsible for managing and strengthening the bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries.

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The diplomatic mission was first established in 1879 during the Principality of Serbia period, shortly after Bulgaria gained autonomy from the Ottoman Empire. The role has continued through various political transformations, including the Kingdom of Serbia, the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (later renamed to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia), the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia (later renamed to the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia), the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (later renamed to the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro), and the modern Republic of Serbia.

Diplomatic relations between Serbia and Bulgaria have experienced interruptions and changes reflective of the turbulent history of the Balkans. The initial envoy was appointed soon after Serbia’s independence, highlighting early diplomatic engagement. Throughout the 20th century, the post evolved from envoys to fully accredited ambassadors, mirroring the development of modern diplomatic protocols. Notably, during the world wars and periods of political upheaval in both countries, diplomatic representation was limited or suspended.

List of representatives

Envoys of the Principality of Serbia
Envoys of the Kingdom of Serbia
No diplomatic representation from 1915 to 1920 due to World War I
Envoys of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes
Envoys of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia
No diplomatic representation from 1941 to 1945 due to World War II
Ambassadors of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia
Ambassadors of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Ambassadors of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Ambassadors of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro
Ambassadors of the Republic of Serbia

See also

References

  1. Istorijski institut, B.I.B.; Rudić, S.; Milkić, M. (2015). First World War, Serbia, the Balkans and Great Powers. Istorijski institut / Zbornik radova, knj. 30 (in Serbian). Istorijski institut. p. 74. ISBN   978-86-7743-111-2.
  2. https://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/foreign-policy/bilateral-cooperation/bugarska/embassies-consulates