MEET OUR HOST
MEET DANIEL MITOV
Daniel Mitov currently serves as a Member of Parliament, Head of the Bulgarian Delegation to the NATO PA and Vice-President of GERB. Previously, Mr. Mitov served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria in two consecutive governments from August 2014 to January 2017. He held the position of Field Director for Eurasia in the National Democratic Institute (NDI) from the end of 2017 to 2020. From 2012 to 2014, he was Resident Representative of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in Brussels. From 2010 to 2012, Mr. Mitov was Program Manager of the NDI-Iraq local programming. From 2006 to 2010, he was appointed Executive Director of “Democracy Foundation” – Sofia. Previously, he joined the team of the Political Academy for Central and South-Eastern Europe (PACE) and took part in the establishment of the “Bulgarian School of Politics.” He was also member of the editorial team of “Reason” magazine. Daniel Mitov is decorated with the Order of Merit “Pro Merito Melitensi” of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta as well as with the “Order of the Italian Star” awarded by the President of the Italian Republic. He holds a degree in political science from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski.” His native tongue is Bulgarian and he is also fluent in English, Italian, and Russian. Mr. Mitov was born in 1977, is married, and has a daughter.
BEHIND THE LOGO
The logo represents symbols showing the rich historical inheritance and contemporary development of Sofia.
The statue of Sofia is depicted. Sofia is a patron saint of the city, guardian of the country and radiates majesty, peace and beauty. In her hands she holds a laurel wreath, an owl and a coin, symbolizing the glory, wisdom and well-being of the nation. The name Sofia means wisdom.
In the center of the logo is the National Palace of Culture - the biggest congress center in Bulgaria. It is filled with monumental masterpieces and works of great Bulgarian artists.
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