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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 […]

We must make maximum use of financial funds for innovation. This was said by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Doncho Barbalov, during a discussion on the topic “Competitiveness through Innovation and Clean Energy,” part of the programme of the 21st National Innovation Forum held today. Within the framework of the discussion, Deputy Minister […]

The Deputy Minister of Economy participated in a regular meeting of the Competitiveness Council in Brussels. The Single Market functions best when rules are clear, predictable, and applicable to all participants. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Doncho Barbalov, during a regular meeting of the Competitiveness Council (Internal Market, Industry, […]

The fourth meeting of the Ministerial Alliance for Energy-Intensive Industries took place in Brussels. Bulgaria is demonstrating clear positions aimed at protecting Bulgarian and European industry and accelerating investments in modern technologies. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Doncho Barbalov, who took part in the fourth meeting of the Ministerial […]

The task facing the institutions is a responsible and very important one, and at the same time, our efforts are aimed at meeting society’s expectations. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Doncho Barbalov, during a public discussion on the interim report by the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) regarding […]

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 […]

LB Bulgaricum received recognition for its active cooperation with the BCCI and its contribution to the business environment Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Dontcho Barbalov presented an Honorary Diploma to Emmanuel Vlachogiannis, Honorary President of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during the solemn celebration of the 130th anniversary of the establishment of […]

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 […]

The Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry presented the grand award in the Exporter of the Year competition “Exports have traditionally been one of the main pillars of every competitive economy. Our role is to create the conditions that allow Bulgarian companies to step confidently onto the international stage.” This was stated by Deputy Minister […]