Bulgaria–Syria relations are bilateral relations between Bulgaria and the Syrian Arab Republic. Both countries established diplomatic relations on August 24, 1954. Since May 1955, Bulgaria has embassy in Damascus and an honorary consulate in Aleppo. Syria has an embassy in Sofia.
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Both countries are full members of the Union for the Mediterranean, although Syria suspended its membership in 2011.[1][2]
Bulgaria has been a regular participant in the annual Damascus International Fair and has returned to participating in 2017 after the fair was held again after a 5-year hiatus and in 2018.[3] A permanent diplomatic mission and a chargé d'affaires have been appointed at the Bulgarian embassy in Damascus during the Syrian civil war.[4]
See also
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edit- ^ Union for the Mediterranean: time for parliaments to play their role, European Parliament
- ^ Union of the Mediterranean: Who we are
- ^ "Syria Ready to Welcome Guests Participating in Damascus International Fair". Syria Times. August 15, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Which EU states are rebuilding diplomatic relations with Assad's Syria?". Euronews. June 17, 2021.
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