Direct investments from France in our country amount to nearly €1.5 billion.
In recent years, Bulgarian-French economic relations have demonstrated positive development. Trade with France exceeded €2.616 billion in 2024. This was announced during a meeting between the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, and His Excellency Mr. Joël Meyer – Ambassador of France to Bulgaria. Mr. Stefan Delaye, Chairman of the French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCIC), also participated in the meeting.
Minister Dilov highlighted that French companies are among the leading investors in Bulgaria, with direct investments from France amounting to €1.5 billion. “Despite the positive development of economic relations, there is potential for deeper cooperation and the implementation of joint projects,” he emphasised
During the meeting, the latest survey conducted by the French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was presented, according to which French companies operating in our country give a positive assessment of Bulgaria’s business environment, with most of them expanding their production activities locally.
Minister Dilov and Mr. Joël Meyer noted the potential for bilateral cooperation in the sectors of energy, innovation and infrastructure development.
“The Ministry of Economy and Industry is actively working to reduce the administrative burden for businesses by creating better regulations and accelerating administrative procedures,” Minister Dilov remarked.
During the meeting, the process of Bulgaria’s accession to the Eurozone and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was also discussed. The two agreed that our membership in both organisations would contribute to increasing confidence and security among investors.
Minister Dilov extended his congratulations on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “We highly value the consistent efforts and active role of the Chamber in promoting and developing economic relations between France and Bulgaria,” he added.
During the talks, the French Ambassador to Bulgaria and representatives of the French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry presented various initiatives that will be organised to promote Bulgaria as an investment destination to French businesses.