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Congressional Recognition of Diplomat Valentin Nikolov

Original title: RECOGNIZING VALENTIN NIKOLOV

June 24, 2026

diplomacy international relations Bulgaria United States foreign service

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What this does

This document serves as an official of the departure of a senior foreign diplomat, marking the transition in leadership at the Bulgarian Embassy in Washington.

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Valentin Nikolov

He is the subject of the congressional recognition as he concludes his diplomatic tenure in Washington.

Joe Wilson

He authored the statement in his capacity as a U.S. Representative and Co-Chair of the Congressional Bulgaria Caucus.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

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Summary

Representative Joe Wilson formally recognized the service of Valentin Nikolov, the outgoing for the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, as he concludes his five-year tenure in Washington, D.C.

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Who is Valentin Nikolov?

He is a career diplomat who served as the and at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington, D.C. for over five years.

Why was this statement made in Congress?

Representative Joe Wilson, as Co-Chair of the Congressional Bulgaria Caucus, made the statement to formally recognize Nikolov's contributions to the U.S.-Bulgaria partnership upon his departure.

Why It Matters

This document serves as an official of the departure of a senior foreign diplomat, marking the transition in leadership at the Bulgarian Embassy in Washington.

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Diplomatic Personnel Transition

The document confirms a leadership change at the Bulgarian Embassy in Washington, D.C. as of June 2026.

Valentin Nikolov Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria

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personValentin Nikolov“Outgoing Deputy Chief of Mission and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Embassy of ”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

personJoe Wilson“U.S. Representative from South Carolina and Co-Chair of the Congressional Bulgar”Map →

organizationEmbassy of the Republic of Bulgaria“The diplomatic mission where Valentin Nikolov served for over five years.”Map →

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