This is a list of international prime ministerial trips made by Nikolai Denkov, who served as the Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 6 June 2023 to 9 April 2024.
Summary Denkov has visited 11 countries during his tenure as prime minister. The number of visits per country where Denkov has traveled are:
One visit to Israel, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine Two visits to Denmark, France, Germany, Greece and Lithuania Five visits to Belgium
2023 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsBrussels28–30 JuneMet with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen prior to a bilateral meeting in the Berllaymont, the EU Commission headquarter. Ahead his first visit, he declares that the radical pro-Russian party Vazrazhdane is a neo-fascist organisation because of the aggressive behaviour of its leader and supporters. Met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in NATO Headquarters and attended the European Council summit.Vilnius11–12 July Denkov travelled to Vilnius to attend the 33rd NATO summit.Bucharest14 JulyMet with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to discuss Schengen zone and regional security.https://gov.ro/en/news/prime-minister-marcel-ciolacu-welcomed-prime-minister-of-bulgaria-nikolai-denkov-at-victoria-palace&page=180Brussels17–18 JulyAttended the 3rd EU–CELAC summit.Athens21 AugustAttended Ukraine-South East Europe summit.Berlin4 OctoberMet with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. They discussed topics related to Schengen, the Western Balkans, the war in Ukraine and the upcoming highest-level talks in the Spanish city of GranadaGranada5–6 OctoberDenkov attended the 3rd European Political Community Summit.Tirana16 OctoberAttended Western Balkans Summit.Brussels26–27 OctoberDenkov attended European Council meeting.Jerusalem6 NovemberMet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express Bulgaria's strong support for Israel following the Hamas attacks. The discussions focused on the security situation, the need for the release of hostages, and Israel's right to defend itself, as well as humanitarian concerns related to the conflict. He also held talks with President Isaac Herzog and emphasized Bulgaria's readiness to provide humanitarian assistance, including medical support, while both sides discussed the broader regional situation and international response.Copenhagen14 NovemberDenkov travelled to Copenhagen to meet with prime ministers Mette Frederiksen (Denmark), Petteri Orpo (Finland), Leo Varadkar (Ireland), Ulf Kristersson (Sweden) and Evika Siliņa (Latvia).Brussels13–15 DecemberAttended EU-Western Balkans summit followed by the European Council.
2024 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsAthens4 JanuaryFirst official visit in the new year. Meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss transport and energy connectivity.Paris5 JanuaryDenkov attended the commemoration ceremony of Jacques Delors.Davos16–19 JanuaryParticipation in the World Economic Forum (WEF). Discussion of innovation and Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone.Copenhagen29 JanuaryMet with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. They discussed Denmark's experience in the operation of wind power plants to generate electricity as a good supplement to photovoltaic power plants.Munich16–18 FebruaryAttended the 60th Munich Security ConferenceParis21 FebruaryDenkov met with President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss Bulgaria's reform progress and its foreign policy priorities, including accession to the Schengen Area, the eurozone, and the OECD. The talks also emphasized European support for Bulgaria's reforms and closer cooperation within European Union.Kyiv26 FebruaryMet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss regional logistics and infrastructure development, including efforts to expand trade routes and restore navigation in the Black Sea and Danube regions. The talks also covered defense cooperation, including prospects for joint production, as well as energy cooperation and support for Ukraine amid Russian aggression. They further discussed sanctions against Russia, accountability for war crimes, and Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic integration, as well as cooperation on the implementation of Ukraine's Peace Formula and broader international coordination.Brussels21–22 MarchDenkov attended the formal meeting of the European Council and Nuclear Energy summits.Vilnius2 AprilHe travelled to Vilnius to attend a working dinner on the invitation of Lithuanian president Gitanas Nausėda and President of the European Council Charles Michel. The dinner focused on European future issues such as European Union Aid to Ukraine, potential enlargement of the European Union, competitiveness and migration and asylum policy.
Multilateral meetings Nikolai Denkov participated in the following summits during his premiership: Group Year 2023 2024NATO 11–12 July, Vilnius EPC 5 October, Granada EU–CELAC 17–18 July, Brussels None
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