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American business delegation visits Bulgaria at the initiative of the Head of State

 

President Rumen Radev met with leading American companies active in the defence, aerospace, cyber and high-tech industries. The business delegation is visiting this country at the initiative of the head of state. 

 

During the meeting, the sides discussed the prospects for building on the strategic cooperation between Bulgaria and the US in the field of investment and technology transfer. The opportunities for the modernisation of the Bulgarian defence industry with the introduction of innovative and high-tech solutions, as well as its transformation to match NATO standards were also in the focus of the talks.

The active participation of the Bulgarian defence industry will strengthen the capabilities of the EU and NATO, said Iliana Iotova at a meeting with the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich

Statement by Head of State Iliana Iotova

For projects aimed at improving connectivity between Bulgaria and Turkiye must be viewed as a whole, to be successful, and within the context of closer cooperation in Southeastern Europe. This will bolster both economic development and security in the region, whose strategic importance is growing. This was stated by President Iliana Iotova at a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who is on a formal visit to Bulgaria.

Albulena Haxhiu expressed her gratitude to President Iotova for Bulgaria’s support on Kosovo’s path toward membership in NATO and the European Union.