Austria–Bulgaria relations

Diplomatic relations between Austria (then a part of Austria-Hungary) and Bulgaria were established in 1879. Austria has an embassy in Sofia and an honorary consulate in Burgas while Bulgaria has an embassy in Vienna and an honorary consulate in Salzburg.

Both countries are members of the European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the Council of Europe.

History
During World War II, Bulgarian prisoners of war were among Allied POWs held in the Stalag XVII-A German POW camp in German-annexed Austria.

In April 2005, President of Bulgaria Georgi Parvanov paid a state visit to Austria.

European Union
Austria joined the EU in 1995. Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007.

NATO
While Bulgaria became a member of NATO in 2004, Austria has never been a member of NATO.

Resident diplomatic missions

 * Austria has an embassy in Sofia.
 * Bulgaria has an embassy in Vienna.