Greco-Bulgarian Relations

Greco-Bulgarian Relations

Bulgaria–Greece relations refer to bilateral relations between Greece and Bulgaria.

Due to the strong political, cultural and religious ties between the two nations, (the majority of Bulgarians and Greeks practice the Eastern Orthodox faith), Greece and Bulgaria today enjoy excellent diplomatic relations and consider each other a friendly nation. Both countries are members of the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the European Union, and NATO, with Greece being a strong supporter of Bulgaria's Euro-Atlantic integration and entry to the Schengen Area. Bulgaria and Greece share common political views on the Balkans,the enlargment plans of the European Union and the rest of the world, with the first being a supporter of the latter's stance on the Macedonia Naming Dispute. Modern relations between the two countries were established in 1908 and are regarded as excellent.