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Bulgaria–Portugal relations

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Bulgarian-Portuguese relations
Map indicating locations of Bulgaria and Portugal

Bulgaria

Portugal

Bulgaria–Portugal relations are foreign relations between Bulgaria and Portugal. Diplomatic relations between both countries were established in 1925. They were severed in 1945 and were restored on 24 June 1974. Bulgaria has an embassy and an honorary consulate in Lisbon. Portugal has an embassy in Sofia. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, European Union and NATO. Portugal has given full support to Bulgaria's membership in the European Union and NATO.

State visits

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In 2003, Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha visited Portugal and said "It would be useful to tap Portugal's experience in economic development after its European Union accession".[1]

In December 2004, Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov visited Portugal.[2]

Agreements

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In 2007, the two countries signed a police cooperation agreement.[3]

Resident diplomatic missions

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  • Bulgaria has an embassy in Lisbon.
  • Portugal has an embassy in Sofia.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Saxe-Coburg Promotes Bulgaria and Seeks Investors in Portugal - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency".
  2. ^ "Bulgaria Seeks Boosted Business with Portugal - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency".
  3. ^ "Bulgaria, Portugal Sign Police Cooperation Agreement - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency".
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