Mr. Ivan DIMITROV, Ambassador

National coordinator for Bulgaria on

the cooperation between China and the Countries of CEE

Date of birth: 25 July 1952

Education:

1978 Master degree in international relations,

　　　　 Moscow State Institute of International Relations

Professional experience:

1978　　　　　 Joined the Asian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1980-2003 Served as a diplomat at the Embassies of Bulgaria in New Delhi, Beijing and Tokyo

2004-2005 Director of the Asia, Australia and Oceania Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2005-2010 Consul General in Shanghai, China

2011-2013 Head of Department at the Asia, Australia and Oceania Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2013-2016 Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Bulgaria in Beijing

Since 2005 Ambassador

Foreign Languages: English and Russian

Marital status: Married with one daughter and two sons