Austria–Bulgaria relations

Diplomatic relations between Austria (then a part of Austria-Hungary) and Bulgaria were established in 1879.[1] Austria has an embassy in Sofia and an honorary consulate in Burgas while Bulgaria has an embassy in Vienna and an honorary consulate in Salzburg.[2]

Austrian-Bulgarian relations
Map indicating locations of Austria and Bulgaria

Austria
Bulgaria

Both countries are members of the European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the Council of Europe.

History

In April 2005, President of Bulgaria Georgi Parvanov paid a state visit to Austria.[3]

European Union

Austria joined the EU in 1995. Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007.

NATO

While Bulgaria became a member of NATO in 2004, Austria has never been a member of NATO.

Resident diplomatic missions
  • Austria has an embassy in Sofia.
  • Bulgaria has an embassy in Vienna.

See also

References
  1. Österreich, Außenministerium der Republik. "Двустранни отношения". www.bmeia.gv.at (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  2. Österreich, Außenministerium der Republik. "Австрийски институции". www.bmeia.gv.at (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  3. "Bulgariens Präsident von pünktlichem EU-Beitritt 2007 überzeugt" (in German). Federal President of the Republic of Austria. Archived from the original on 22 August 2007. Retrieved 19 November 2008.


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