Bulgaria–Montenegro relations explained

Bulgarian-Montenegrin relations are foreign relations between Bulgaria and Montenegro. Relations between the two were originally established in 1896, while Montenegro had been a kingdom and Bulgaria had exercised special self-governing status while nominally part of the Ottoman Empire.^[1] Bulgaria recognized Montenegro on June 12, 2006.^[2] The modern countries established diplomatic relations on August 2, 2006.^[3] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, and of NATO. Bulgaria is an EU member and Montenegro is an EU candidate.

Resident diplomatic missions

• Bulgaria has an embassy in Podgorica.^[4]
• Montenegro has an embassy in Sofia.^[5]

See also

• Foreign relations of Bulgaria
  • Foreign relations of Montenegro Bulgaria–Yugoslavia relations

External links

• Bulgarian embassy in Podgorica (in Bulgarian only)

Notes and References

1. Book: Mateeva . Marii͡a . Bulgaria's diplomatic relations, 1878-1988 . 1989 . Izd-vo na Bŭlgarskata akademii͡a na naukite . 396 . 18 October 2024 . bg.
2. News: България призна Черна гора за независима . 18 October 2024 . Darik News . 12 June 2006 . bg.
3. News: Президентът Румен Радев пристига на официално посещение в Черна гора . 18 October 2024 . BTA . 16 June 2024 . bg.
4. Web site: MFA :: Montenegro, Podgorica, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria . www.mfa.bg . 18 October 2024.
5. Web site: Bulgaria - Embassies and consulates of Montenegro and visa regimes for foreign citizens . Government of Montenegro . 18 October 2024 . en.