REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Diplomatic Institute

The Diplomatic Institute is the first school of its kind for the professional training of diplomats and civil servants in the field of foreign policy in Bulgaria.

Membership in International Networks

Participation in prestigious international networks and cooperation frameworks for the exchange of best practices and standards in diplomatic training

Memberships

Represented by its Director, the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute is a member of a number of internationally recognised organisations, networks, and cooperation frameworks, including:

ESDC

The European Union’s leading provider of education and training in the field of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

EUDA

A European Union initiative dedicated to the professional training and development of diplomats from the Member States of the EU.

EUISS

The European Union’s think tank specialising in the analysis of security and defence issues.

IFDT

A global network of diplomatic academies and training institutions promoting the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and best practices in diplomatic training.

EU-LAC

An international organisation dedicated to strengthening relations and promoting cooperation between the European Union and the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

EDDE

A platform for the exchange of experience and best practices in digital diplomacy, strategic communications, and emerging technologies in foreign policy.

European Digital Diplomacy Exchange

An informal European platform dedicated to advancing science diplomacy and contributing to the development of a common European framework for science diplomacy.

16+1 China-CEEC

A cooperation platform bringing together research institutions from China and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

International Cooperation in Action

Benefits of International Membership

Participation in international networks and cooperation frameworks provides significant benefits for the development of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute and the continuous enhancement of its training activities:

International Recognition

Strengthening the Institute's reputation and visibility at the international level.

Exchange of Expertise

Sharing best practices, knowledge, and professional standards with leading international institutions.

Joint Programmes

Developing and implementing international training, research, and capacity-building initiatives.

Innovation

Access to the latest trends, methodologies, and innovations in diplomatic training.

Explore Our International Activities

Learn more about Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute’s international projects or discover our international training programmes.