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PRESS RELEASE

04 October 2004

Bulgaria’s New Ambassador Stefan Dimitrov Hands Copy of His Credentials to
Minister Oskanian

Bulgaria’s newly appointed Ambassador, Stefan Dimitrov handed a copy of his
credentials to Minister Oskanian on 4 October. Prior to this appointment,
Stefan Dimitrov was the Charge d’Affaires of Bulgaria’s diplomatic mission.

During a meeting that followed the protocol ceremony, Armenia’s Foreign
Minister congratulated the Ambassador on the occasion of his new appointment
and wished success to his high mission. The Minister expressed hope that new
ambassador will further strengthen the traditionally friendly relations
between the two countries which are important both for Armenia and the
entire region.

In his turn, Bulgaria’s new Ambassador highly appreciated the established
traditions of friendly relations between Armenia and Bulgaria and noted that
the present period offers favorable conditions for further development of
these relations. The Ambassador expressed confidence that the forthcoming
official visit of Bulgaria’s President to Armenia will render new momentum
to bilateral relations.

Information Note. Dr. Stefan Dimitrov was born in 1943. In 1969 he
graduated from geography and history department of the university. In 1984
he graduated from history and diplomatic relations department of Diplomatic
Academy in Moscow and received a doctoral decree in history in 1988. Since
1975, Dr. Dimitrov has held various positions in Bulgaria’s Foreign
Ministry. He worked in Cuba and Nicaragua, served as Charge d’Affaires in
Columbia. Since 2003, Dr. Dimitrov served as a Charge d’Affaires of Bulgaria’s
embassy in Armenia.