Valentin Poriazov

Ambassador

Embassy of Bulgaria

Born in 1962
Education:
1988 M.A. in International Relations,
University of National and World Economy, Sofia
Diplomatic Career:
1988 Joined the Diplomatic Service
1989 Attache, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Information Department
1991 Third Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
1993 Second Secretary (Political Affairs)
Embassy of Bulgaria in Athens
1996 First Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South-East Europe Directorate, Head of Regional Affairs Desk
1997 Counsellor
1997 Director, South-East Europe Directorate, MFA
2001 Minister Plenipotentiary
2002 Ambassador of Bulgaria to the Kingdom of The Netherlands
2006 Political Director, MFA
2009 Ambassador of Bulgaria to the Kingdom of Denmark
2013 Ambassador at Large, MFA
2014-2016 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
2017-2018 Ambassador of Bulgaria to the Kingdom of Sweden
26.9.2018 Ambassador of Bulgaria to the Hellenic Republic
Professional Training:
1991 US Department of State
1997 European Commission
Scientific Training:
M.A. (Political Psychology)
Awards:
Knight of the Grand Cross in the Order of Oranje-Nassau
Commander of the Order of Honour of the Hellenic Republic
Languages: English and Russian (fluent), French and Greek (basic)