Both countries established diplomatic relations in July 1879 as Bulgaria achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire.

[1][2] Bulgaria has an embassy in London and the United Kingdom has an embassy in Sofia.

Both countries are full members of NATO and the Council of Europe, with the United Kingdom giving full support to Bulgaria's applications to join NATO and the European Union.

Following the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, trade between the United Kingdom and European Union members such as Bulgaria has been governed by the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement since 1 January 2021.

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