The Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute plays a leading role in advancing Bulgarian public diplomacy, serving as a bridge between the diplomatic service and civil society
The establishment of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute has enabled the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the diplomatic service to open up to the public sphere—both nationally and internationally—and to engage more closely with civil society, the non-governmental sector, academia, and young people.
The public outreach activities of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute contribute to greater visibility and a better understanding of how the diplomatic service operates, while enhancing its profile and standing among the wider public. In this capacity, the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute has evolved into a distinctive hub of public diplomacy in Bulgaria.
To promote public debate on current issues of Bulgarian foreign policy and diplomacy, as well as on other topics of international significance, and to facilitate expert and academic exchange, the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute organises public lectures by prominent public figures, politicians, and diplomats, as well as conferences and round-table discussions featuring Bulgarian and international experts.
These events bring together Bulgarian and foreign diplomats, government experts, and representatives of the non-governmental, research, and business sectors, creating opportunities for direct exchange among a broad range of stakeholders on issues related to international relations.
Lectures by Bulgarian and foreign diplomats, experts, and politicians on current foreign policy issues
National and international conferences addressing a broad range of foreign policy and international issues
Public and expert discussions facilitating the exchange of diplomatic expertise and the generation of foreign policy ideas
Facilitating dialogue and the exchange of expertise among diplomats, civil society organisations, academia, and business
Greater visibility and a better understanding of the functioning of the diplomatic service
Encouraging public debate on current foreign policy and international relations issues
Facilitating the exchange of foreign policy expertise and perspectives among stakeholders and across different sectors
Generating foreign policy ideas and analysis that support the work of the diplomatic service
Representatives of the Bulgarian diplomatic service and the foreign diplomatic corps in Bulgaria
Officials from Bulgarian public administration whose responsibilities include foreign policy
Representatives of non-governmental organisations and civil society associations working in the field of international relations
Academics, researchers, and university lecturers in fields such as political science, law, economics, history, and others
Representatives of the private sector, business organisations, chambers of commerce, and professional associations
Youth and student organisations engaged in the study of diplomacy and international relations
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