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Deputy Prime Minister Gabriel officially takes over foreign ministry

Mariya Gabriel and Ivan Kondov

Caretaker Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov handed over his post to the new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel. At an official ceremony at the ministry, Kondov said: "I am extremely happy to have the honour of welcoming such a proven professional and expert as Mariya Gabriel."

Ex-EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel thanked Ivan Kondov for the fruitful conversation they had before the ceremony. She added that she would consult and rely on the experience of the diplomats in the department. 

"It is an honour for me to be able to count on your expertise, experience and your desire, all together to defend the place and role of our country in the EU and in the world. Let's turn challenges into opportunities,'' Gabriel stated.



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