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Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanks Bulgarians abroad for assistance in organizing elections

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The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its gratitude to Bulgarian communities abroad for their assistance in organizing the election process around the world.

In the presidential and vice presidential election and the election for National Assembly held on November 14, 2021 and the subsequent second round of the presidential election on November 21, 2021, Bulgarians had the opportunity to vote in 68 countries and in a total of 749 polling stations on all continents.

Thanks to the efforts of Bulgarians, who participated as members of the election commissions, as well as to those of employees of the ministry in this country and in foreign representations, the Bulgarian citizens were provided with the constitutional right to vote.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its gratitude to them, as well as confidence that the established partnership with the Bulgarian communities will continue to protect Bulgarian interests abroad and keep the good image of Bulgaria around the world in the future.



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