Highlights

Unlocking up to USD 27 billion in untapped export potential could be achieved through the new digital platform that was presented at the Ministry of Economy and Industry “The challenges facing Bulgaria’s foreign trade are significant, which is why it is important to encourage exporters and support the economy. The role of Bulgarian exports in […]

The joint research laboratory of LB Bulgaricum and the Japanese corporation is expected to open in Sofia in mid-2026 A Joint Research Laboratory of LB Bulgaricum and the Japanese corporation Meiji is expected to open in Sofia in mid-2026. Its primary objective will be to study the benefits and scientifically substantiate the qualities of traditional […]

Bulgaria and the USA confirmed the deepening of their strategic partnership and the elevation of their bilateral relations to an even higher level at the Third Session of the Strategic Dialogue in Sofia. The USA is an important strategic partner for Bulgaria. Over the years, our bilateral relations have developed extremely dynamically and in a […]

The Minister of Economy held meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Policy and the Minister of Defence of Egypt Egypt is a key and strategic partner for Bulgaria in the Middle East and North Africa region. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, who held meetings with the […]

The Second Session of the Bulgarian-Egyptian Intergovernmental Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation was held in Cairo Bulgaria and Egypt will strengthen their cooperation in a number of sectors of mutual interest. This became clear during the Second Session of the Bulgarian-Egyptian Intergovernmental Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation held in Cairo. This is the first meeting […]

Trade turnover in 2024 grew by 43%, exceeding USD 1.8 billion – the highest level in bilateral relations to date Egypt is Bulgaria’s largest trade and economic partner in the Middle East and Africa region, while Bulgaria ranks among Egypt’s top eight partners from EU member states in 2024. This became clear during a meeting […]

For the period January–June 2025, Bulgaria’s trade with Canada amounted to over USD 310 million The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, held a meeting with John Ormond, the newly appointed Trade and Economic Counsellor at the Embassy of Canada in Romania, also accredited to Bulgaria. The two discussed economic cooperation between the countries […]

Bulgaria’s GDP Grew by 3.2% Year-on-Year in the Third Quarter of 2025, the Economy Minister Notes The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, presented the draft budget of the Ministry during the discussion of the Bill on the State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2026, which was approved at first reading by […]

France ranks 6th in terms of Bulgarian exports, accounting for 3.3% of the country’s total export The development of bilateral economic relations was discussed by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, with H.E. Marie Dumoulin, Ambassador of France to Bulgaria. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister Doncho Barbalov. Minister Dilov emphasised […]

Participation in NATO’s international programmes is not merely a matter of economic benefit, but a demonstration of commitment, trust and allied solidarity. This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, who opened the National Information Day dedicated to opportunities for participation in international NATO procedures. Deputy Minister Nevena Lazarova also took […]