Diplomatic Spectrum - Receptions

Receptions

Details: Published: 25 August 2023

On August 22, 23 and 24, a series of events took place in Bulgaria on the occasion of the celebration of the 32nd anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine.

Details: Published: 17 August 2023

On 15 August H. E. Mr. Sanjay Rana, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Bulgaria, and his wife, Ms. Barbara Jaworska,

Details: Published: 01 August 2023

On 31st of July, on the occasion of Moroccan National Day, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in the Republic of Bulgaria, in cooperation with the National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius", invited distinguished guests to the opening ceremony of the Moroccan books corner in the library, followed by a reception given by H. E. Mrs. Zakia El Midaoui, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Morocco. Among the guests of the Ambassador, who just a few days ago also became a doyen of the diplomatic corps in the country, was Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H. E. Mrs. Maria Gabriel.

The event was opened by Dr. Vanya Avramova, Deputy Director of the National Library. In her welcoming spеech to the guests, she thanked the National Library in Rabat for the donated books, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in the Republic of Bulgaria and personally H. E. Mrs. Zakia El Midaoui for their assistance in the realization of this book corner. The Moroccon book corner is the twenty-second since the launch of this wonderful initiative of the Library in 2021, and every opening of a such corner becomes a celebration of the friendship between the national libraries in the world and an enduring symbol of cultural ties between the nations.

Afterwards, H. E. Mrs. Zakia El Midaoui welcomed her guests with the following speech:

It’s with immense pride and deep honor that I stand before you today to celebrate our National Day: Throne Day, which this year corresponds to the 24th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to the Throne of His glorious Ancestors. You will find me all the more delighted that, on the bangs of this event, so dear to the hearts of all Moroccans, we will be inaugurating the "Moroccan Corner" in this prestigious Saint-Cyril-and-Methodius National Library.

The celebration of the Feast of the Throne on July 30 of each year reflects the renewal of the pact of allegiance and the strengthening of the deep, age-old ties between the Moroccan people and their sovereigns. It represents a powerful moment of communion and embodies the founding spirit of the Moroccan nation. It symbolizes its unity, stability, diversity and deep-rooted values of peace, respect and tolerance.

It’s also an opportunity to take stock of achievements, but also to set new deadlines for development, which Morocco is gradually putting in place and implementing in a sustainable and inclusive way, to ensure dignified living conditions for the Moroccan people.

In fact, it’s thanks to the guidance and personal monitoring of our August Sovereign that major development projects and crucial reforms have been carried out, whose progress is perceptible on the ground in the political and socio-economic spheres, with a rise in power in various sectors.

Excellences, Distinguished guests,

The inauguration of a Moroccan Corner to coincide with the celebration of the Feast of the Throne reflects the firm determination of Morocco and Bulgaria to work together to give new impetus to existing good bilateral relations, and to raise them to a higher level in the various areas of cooperation of common interest.

Morocco, like Bulgaria, is a country with a rich, thousand-year-old history, a vibrant culture and unparalleled diversity. In both countries, culture is a national priority, and tireless efforts are being made to achieve this noble goal.

In this respect, since his accession to the Throne, His Majesty King Mohammed VI has made culture a national priority. Our Sovereign never ceases to surround this sector, considered to be of prime importance in the process of Morocco's socio-economic development, with His High Solicitude. Moreover, this Royal vision is enshrined in the 2011 Constitution, which affirms the Kingdom's attachment to the values of openness, moderation, tolerance and dialogue for mutual understanding between all cultures and civilizations of the world, and sets out the commitment of public authorities to support the development of cultural and artistic creation.

Excellences, Distinguished guests,

A library is the beating heart of any society, a place where knowledge, culture and history come to life. It's a place where curious minds meet, ideas are shared and borders are dissipated. Today, by establishing this "Moroccan Corner", we are taking another step towards the mutual enrichment of our two friendly countries.

This Moroccan Corner is much more than just a space dedicated to Moroccan history and culture. It embodies the desire to strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation between Morocco and Bulgaria. It’s the fruit of close collaboration between our two countries, testifying to our shared commitment to promoting intercultural dialogue.

This Moroccan Corner, which aims to be a place for intellectual exchange and sharing, will offer Bulgarian visitors, researchers and students,

Details: Published: 22 July 2023

On July 21, His Excellency Mr. Frédéric Meurice, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Republic of Bulgaria, and his spouse hosted a reception