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Relationship dossier

Bulgaria Palestine

Relationship assessment

Bulgaria and Palestine maintain diplomatic relations and measured cooperation, with Bulgaria supporting a two-state solution.

Bulgaria toward Palestine

+30

Bulgaria recognized the State of Palestine in 1988 and has supported a negotiated two-state solution. Bulgarian-Palestinian engagement includes cooperation in education and culture, although its practical scope is unclear.

Palestine toward Bulgaria

+25

Palestinian authorities maintain diplomatic engagement with Bulgaria, including cooperation in education and culture. The extent of practical bilateral initiatives is unclear.

Overall relationship

+30

The enduring relationship combines Palestinian diplomatic engagement with Bulgaria's recognition of Palestinian statehood and support for a two-state solution. Cooperation in education and culture adds a practical dimension, though the depth and implementation of bilateral arrangements remain unclear.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Bulgaria recognized the State of Palestine in 1988 and supports a negotiated two-state solution. The relationship also includes diplomatic engagement and cooperation in areas such as education and culture. These ties reflect sustained but measured cooperation; the scope and implementation of specific bilateral arrangements are unclear.

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