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Bilateral Trade Surpasses 2023 Levels in the First Ten Months of 2024, Reaching EUR 750 Million Switzerland is a strategic economic partner of Bulgaria, with bilateral trade showing positive development in recent years. This was stated by Minister of Economy Peter Dilov during a meeting with His Excellency Raymund Furrer, Ambassador of Switzerland to Bulgaria. […]

Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Nikolay Pavlov met with representatives from top U.S. companies based in Utah during their visit to Bulgaria. The discussion centered on perspectives for strengthening the strategic cooperation between Bulgaria and the United States in the areas of investment and technology transfer across various sectors of mutual interest. Also attending […]

“The constant modernization and increase in the capacity of Vazovski Mashinostroitelni Zavodi (VMZ) Sopot is our top priority. We are working toward reorienting it to the high-tech European market.” This was announced by Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov during his working visit to the state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Economy and Industry. […]

Bulgarian export-oriented companies can rely on the Ministry’s team, on the Bulgarian Export Insurance Agency, and on our economic representatives abroad to explore opportunities for entering new markets and expanding their presence in traditional ones. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Nevena Lazarova during the official ceremony at which the annual […]

Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov awarded the winner in the Successful Small Start-up Category during the annual Golden Martenitsa awards ceremony. Dilov assured that the Ministry of Economy and Industry is actively working to support entrepreneurship and improve the business environment. “Bulgaria can be a great place for a start-up,” he said. He […]

France Ranks as Bulgaria’s Sixth-Largest Export Market Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov met with Stéphane Delahaye, Chair of the French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Vessela Todorova-Mosettig, the Chamber’s Director. They discussed opportunities for joint initiatives and collaboration that will help position Bulgaria as an attractive place for business and investment. During […]

The Economy Minister Discusses Intensifying Bilateral Relations with the Greek Minister of Development and Deputy Minister of the Economy and Finance Bulgaria and Greece share a common vision for economic growth and development. Our trade ties are solid, but there is potential for growth, particularly in the areas of high-tech, energy and logistics. This was […]

Over USD 1 billion in Bulgarian exports to the United States in the first ten months of 2024 The United States is one of Bulgaria’s leading foreign trade partners, and we are working actively to develop bilateral trade and economic relations, said Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov at the opening of the “Explore […]

Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov attended the official launch of a new innovative chocolate production line at Nestle’s factory in Sofia. The company’s investment totals BGN 82 million and will create 70 new jobs. It is aimed at increasing and modernizing the factory’s production capacity in the country. With the launch of this […]

One of the main tasks of the Ministry of Economy is to support and develop the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy, and the defence sector in Bulgaria accounts for a significant share of the country’s gross domestic product. This was said by Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov during a discussion titled “The National […]