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Direct investment from the UK in our country amounts to €2.6 billion The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, held a meeting with His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe, Chris Barton, who is on an official visit to our country. Also attending the meeting were H.E. Nathaniel Copsie, UK Ambassador to Bulgaria, and Deputy […]

The Deputy Minister of Economy emphasised that efforts are underway to reorient towards the high-tech European market The Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Nevena Lazarova, and the Minister for European Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ms. Marie Bjerre, visited the state-owned enterprise “VMZ” EAD in the town of Sopot. In light of Denmark’s […]

The Bulgarian economy is entering a new phase – defined by ambition, responsibility, and sustainability. We are working to improve the investment climate and position Bulgaria as a destination for value-added production, sustainable industrial development and regional leadership in innovation. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Nikolai Pavlov, who participated […]

The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, took part in the Bulgarian delegation that visited Zograf Monastery for the enthronement of Hieromonk Gavriil as Abbot of the “St. George the Victorious” Monastery on Mount Athos. The delegation, which also included the Minister of Justice Georgi Georgiev, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Georgi […]

Bulgaria offers competitive conditions for investments in sustainable and high-tech sectors Bulgaria is an excellent investment destination, particularly in high value-added sectors such as high-tech manufacturing and low-carbon industry. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Nikolai Pavlov, during the Bulgarian-Turkish Business Forum held in Shumen, organised by the Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber […]

The Minister of Economy emphasised that the US is a key strategic partner of our country The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, met with the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the US Embassy in Bulgaria, Ms Susan Falatko. The two discussed opportunities to deepen the economic partnership and expand bilateral trade. Minister Dilov […]

A meeting was held with representatives of “Mondi Group” in February to discuss opportunities for attracting a new investor, with the aim of preserving as many jobs and facilities as possible at the paper mill site in Stamboliyski. This was announced by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, during parliamentary question time, in […]

The Minister of Economy emphasised that a negative indirect effect may be expected from the export duties imposed by the US on our main EU trading partners. An analysis by the Ministry of Economy and Industry shows that in 2024, Bulgaria’s trade with the US accounted for 1.7% of the country’s total trade volume, with […]

Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Nevena Lazarova, welcomed students from the “Regional Development” programme at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” to the Ministry. During the visit, the students were introduced to the national policy and strategy for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as to key initiatives of the Ministry. “It is a pleasure […]

In 2024, bilateral trade reached 257.7 million US dollars, an increase of approximately 6% compared to 2023. The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, held a meeting with His Excellency Abdulrahman Al-Jaber, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Bulgaria. The two discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and economic […]