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In a telephone conversation with European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans today, the head of State discussed the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan for Bulgaria in the context of the energy crisis, as well as the just transition to a green economy in Bulgaria. The two concurred that the transition to a climate-neutral economy must preserve and promote employment and increase the well-being of citizens.

 

This country's prospects to make the most efficient use of natural, technological and human resources in the quest for sustainable solutions in the energy sector and the implementation of new technological solutions were also touched on.

 

 

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.

Iliana Iotova raised the issue of depopulation in the area along the Bulgarian-Serbian border and highlighted the need for investment to counter the adverse demographic trend.