site.btaUK Minister of State for Europe and North America o Visit Sofia Mar 10-11

The UK Minister of State Minister for Europe and North America, James Cleverly, is coming on a visit to Bulgaria March 10-11, the British Embassy in Sofia said Wednesday. The visit demonstrates solidarity with Bulgaria in its efforts to support Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for the war, the Embassy said.

James Clever is scheduled to meet government officials, including Foreign Minister Teodora Genchovska, Finance Minister Assen Vassilev and Defence Minister Dragomir Zakov, participate in a discussion at the parliamentary foreign policy committee and discuss Russian disinformation with Bulgarian government officials. He will also host a working breakfast with LGBTQ+ advocates and discuss UK support for this community, the combat against hate crimes and disinformation.

The Embassy says further that the UK government is working closely with Bulgaria to share expertise in fighting fake news originating in Russia and targeting an international audience.