Highlights

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 […]

The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, held a meeting with the Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Robert de Groot. They discussed the potential for financing projects and initiatives of Bulgarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister Dontcho Barbalov. During the meeting, the current trends […]

“Our primary objective and ambition is to ensure the uninterrupted continuity of operations at the Burgas refinery, which supplies 80 per cent of the fuels on the Bulgarian market.” This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, in the bTV programme “Why, Mr Minister”. “It is of utmost importance for us […]

Trade between Bulgaria and Vietnam increased by 15% in the first half of 2025, reaching nearly USD 145 million Opportunities for enhancing bilateral economic relations and encouraging partnerships between Bulgarian and Vietnamese companies were discussed by Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov and Nguyen Hong Dien, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Socialist […]