NEWS

Presidents Rumen Radev and Borut Pahor Discussed the Measures Adopted in Bulgaria and Slovenia for Tackling the Social and Economic Consequences Caused by the Coronavirus

2020-05-07 14:23:00


Slovenia is preparing the signing of bilateral agreements on lifting the quarantine for the tourists from neighboring countries which report a decrease of the morbidity rate, Borut Pahor informed

The measures adopted in Bulgaria and Slovenia to more quickly tackle the social and economic consequences caused by the coronavirus were discussed today in a telephone conversation held by the Presidents of the two countries Rumen Radev and Borut Pahor. The two Presidents shared the stance that the situation in Europe requires a much more active communication within the EU and a timely support for precluding restrictions of key supplies of food, medicine and medicaments.  The Bulgarian Head of State thanked his Slovenian counterpart for the sent video address, which was a sign of the Slovenians’ solidarity with the Bulgarian people.

Overcoming the initial psychological shock from the spread of the coronavirus in Europe puts on the agenda the issue of the real support for the economy and curbing the increasing unemployment rate, Rumen Radev and Borut Pahor emphasized. Tourism is a key sector in Slovenian economy and the country is preparing bilateral agreements on lifting the imposition of quarantine for the tourists from neighboring countries which report a decrease of the morbidity rate, Borut Pahor said. Bulgaria can use this experience to revive tourism, which contributes an essential part of the Bulgarian GDP, Rumen Radev said.

The measures adopted to not allow the interruption of the education process were also discussed during the conversation. Borut Pahor highlighted Slovenia’s preparation for opening the schools in the near future and resuming the normal classroom activities in the country.  

 

MORE FROM NEWS

Head of State Honoured the Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to Bulgaria with the Order of the Madara Horseman, First Class

9 March 2026 | 16:04
In her greeting, the head of state highlighted the professional experience and fruitful work of Ambassador Meyer in Bulgaria, and in her words, his efforts have encouraged cultural and educational ties between the two peoples

The President Discussed with Representatives of Bulgarian Organisations in Moldova the Development of Taraclia Branch of Ruse University

6 March 2026 | 17:05
The focus of the talks was also the administrative-territorial reform in the country

The presidential institution is following developments in the Middle East with concern

28 February 2026 | 19:07
The President, as the supreme commander of the Armed Forces, is in constant contact with the relevant Bulgarian institutions and security bodies

President Iotova Discussed the Growing Hate Speech and the Retreat from Human Rights with the CEO of the American Jewish Committee, Theodore Deutch

14 February 2026 | 14:02
The growing hate speech and the retreat from human rights protection were among the main topics of conversation between Bulgarian Head of State Iliana Iotova and American Jewish Committee CEO Theodore Deutch. The two met on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference.

ОТКРИТО УПРАВЛЕНИЕ

e-ДОКУМЕНТИ

BULGARIAN CHRISTMAS

SUPPORT A DREAM

JOHN ATANASOFF AWARD

CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL SECURITY


Useful links