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]
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Both countries are members of the European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the Council of Europe.
History
During World War II, Bulgarian prisoners of war were among Allied POWs held in the Stalag XVII-A German POW camp in German-annexed Austria.[3]
In April 2005, President of Bulgaria Georgi Parvanov paid a state visit to Austria.[4]
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
Embassy of Austria in Sofia
Embassy of Bulgaria in Vienna
See also
References
External links
- Austrian Foreign Ministry: list of bilateral treaties with Bulgaria (in German only) Archived 2020-10-19 at the Wayback Machine
