Bulgaria–Israel relations

Bulgaria–Israel relations

Bulgaria

Israel
Diplomatic mission
Bulgarian embassy, Tel AvivIsraeli embassy, Sofia

Bulgaria–Israel relations are foreign relations between Bulgaria and Israel. Bulgaria recognized Israel on 29 November 1948 and the two countries opened embassies in 1952. Bulgaria, along with the rest of the Soviet bloc, severed diplomatic relations with Israel following the Six-Days War on 10 June 1967. Relations were officially restored at the level of embassies on 3 May 1990.

Bulgaria and Israel maintain a strong friendly relationship.The Bulgarian-Israeli relationship covers many aspects of tourism, military, trade, culture, economics, education, and more.