Bulgaria–Spain relations

Bulgaria–Spain relations are foreign relations between Bulgaria and Spain. Both countries established diplomatic relation on 8 May 1910.[1] Relations were severed in 1946 and were restored in 1970 at the level of Consular Office and Trade Mission. Since 27 January 1970, the diplomatic relations were elevated to embassy level. Bulgaria has an embassy in Madrid and an honorary consulate in Barcelona. Spain has an embassy in Sofia. Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.

Bulgarian–Spanish relations
Map indicating locations of Bulgaria and Spain

Bulgaria
Spain

Bilateral relations

Spain is a relevant trading partner for Bulgaria and a prominent investor. In addition, Spain is one of the preferred destinations for Bulgarian emigration and the main issuer of remittances received by the Balkan country from abroad. In the political sphere, Spain has always supported Bulgaria's integration into community institutions and other international organizations. Cooperation in this regard has been oriented towards institutional strengthening and the formation of human capital. Despite having a privileged location, in an area of strategic value where access roads between the Balkans, Eastern Europe and Turkey converge, Bulgaria cannot yet take advantage of the full commercial potential of its geographical location due to the lack of transport infrastructure (especially land), which prevent direct exports from countries like Spain.[2]

Royal visits to Bulgaria

Resident diplomatic missions
  • Bulgaria has an embassy in Madrid.
  • Spain has an embassy in Sofia.
  • Embassy of Bulgaria in Madrid
    Embassy of Bulgaria in Madrid
  • Embassy of Spain in Sofia
    Embassy of Spain in Sofia

See also

References
  1. "Bulgaria and Spain mark 110 years of diplomatic relations". bnr.bg. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  2. BULGARIA- ESPAÑA, relaciones comerciales y oportunidades de negocio
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