1 August 2016 | 17:05
President Rosen Plevneliev and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras discussed strengthening the cooperation between Bulgaria and Greece in the energy sector, transport infrastructure, trade and investments relations, defense, and also migration and topical international issues. The Head of State received the Greek Prime Minister, who is visiting Bulgaria to take part in a joint meeting of the two countries’ governments. This is the first visit of the Greek Prime Minister in a country from the region.
25 July 2016 | 15:03
Bulgaria and Slovenia are an insurmountable factor of peace and prosperity in Southeastern Europe with respect to the region’s future and direction of development. “We welcome any initiative for strengthening and enhancing the EU foundations, as a key factor for peace and understanding among the peoples. The European integration of the Western Balkan countries is of primary importance for ensuring stability and prosperity in the region,” Rosen Plevneliev said.
25 July 2016 | 14:02
President Rosen Plevneliev was awarded Slovenia's highest state honor, the Order for Exceptional Merits, for his contribution to the peaceful, democratic and European development of the countries in the region, as a sign of appreciation of his activities for promoting Bulgaria's cooperation with Slovenia at the bilateral and multilateral level and strengthening relations within the European Union.
21 July 2016 | 13:01
President Rosen Plevneliev is concerned over the situation in the Republic of Turkey. The Head of State once again is voicing his support for all democratically elected institutions. The President is convinced that the response to violence should not be violence.