When she attended the
inauguration of Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff a year ago New Year's Day, the Prime Minister of Bulgaria invited
both Rouseff and HRC to visit in October of last year. Perhaps Rouseff
went, but HRC did not. I believe this will be her first trip there as
SOS.
- Secretary
of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and German Foreign Minister Guido
Westerwelle arrive for a news conference at the State Department in
Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Secretary Clinton to Travel to Germany and Bulgaria
Press Statement
Victoria Nuland
Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
January 27, 2012
On February 3-5, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Germany and Bulgaria. In Munich, Germany, Secretary Clinton will participate in the 48th Munich Security Conference.
This annual event brings together global leaders to discuss common
security challenges. In her address to the Conference, the Secretary
will reaffirm the fundamental importance of the transatlantic
relationship and Europe’s role as an essential partner in addressing
global security challenges.
While in Munich the Secretary will also hold bilateral meetings with her European and other counterparts.
The Secretary will travel to Sofia, Bulgaria, February 5,
to meet with senior Bulgarian officials and discuss a range of issues,
including democratic transitions in the Middle East, our ongoing support
for Afghanistan, energy security and our bilateral cooperation in
international law enforcement.
