India and Bulgaria in 2026

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1 October 2026Dialogue
7th India-Bulgaria Foreign Office Consultations
The 7th round of India–Bulgaria Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held in New Delhi on 01 October 2026, co-chaired by Secretary (West) Shri Sibi George from the Indian side and Mr. Christo Polendakov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs from the Bulgarian side.
Source: 7th India-Bulgaria Foreign Office Consultations, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
12 June 2026Visit
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar holds talks with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Petrova in Sofia
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held talks in Sofia on June 10, 2026 with Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and called on Prime Minister Rumen Radev. Discussions covered bilateral cooperation, India-European Union partnership and multilateral issues. He named agro and food processing, pharmaceuticals, engineering, digital and defence as areas of opportunity and invited the Bulgarian creative industry to India.
Source: Press Remarks by EAM Dr S. Jaishankar following the meeting with Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova of Bulgaria (June 10, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

7th India-Bulgaria Foreign Office Consultations