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The head of State conferred the Order of SS Cyril and Methodius on Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the UNWTO, and Prof Alessandra Priante Director of the Regional Department for Europe (UNWTO)

 

In spite of the recent difficult years, which also had a harsh impact on tourism, the sector is recovering rapidly and sustainably, taking a leading position in the economic development of Europe and the world. This is what President Rumen Radev said during a solemn ceremony at the Presidency. The head of State conferred the Order of SS Cyril and Methodius on Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the UNWTO, and Prof Alessandra Priante Director of the Regional Department for Europe (UNWTO), for their contribution to the promotion of Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage. 

 

In his speech, the President highlighted the contribution of tourism to peace, stability and security in the midst of a sharp confrontation. At a time of global clashes and contradictions, organisations like the World Tourism Organisation build bridges between nations, and work for cooperation and understanding, the President said. The head of State noted the hard work of the Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism and the industry, thanks to which the country's tourism has achieved better results compared to those before the COVID-19 pandemic. Rumen Radev and Zurab Pololikashvili noted that Bulgaria has made a weighty contribution to international cooperation and is a reliable member of the World Tourism Organisation. 

 

After the official ceremony, the head of State held a session with the honourees, during which the opportunities for promoting Bulgaria as a popular destination for year-round tourism were discussed. The sides concurred that this country has a significant potential, especially in cultural tourism. The key role of transport connectivity in the regional and global perspective for improving the prospects of the sector in Bulgaria was also noted.

 

 

Rumen Radev received representatives of leading Japanese companies who are visiting Bulgaria as a result of the strategic partnership established during the Bulgarian President's visit to Japan

The Head of State holds a meeting with the ambassadors of the EU member states within the framework of the Polish presidency of the union

Ensuring Bulgaria's prosperity and security requires our country to play an active role in the alliances and multinational formats in which it participates, to develop good neighbourly relations, and for the political class to be able to create adequate long-term strategies in various areas. This was stated by President Rumen Radev in the closing part of the second day of the Green Transition forum, which is being held in our country for the fifth year.

The Head of State holds a meeting with Ljupcho Georgievski, chairman of the Bulgarian Cultural Centre "Ivan Mihaylov" in Bitola, which was abolished by the authorities in the Republic of Macedonia