Bulgaria lauds strengthening trade ties with Türkiye, Romania
An aerial view shows containers at the port in Nanjing, in China's eastern Jiangsu province on February 4, 2025. (AFP Photo)
Bulgaria has praised its growing trade relations with Türkiye and Romania, highlighting continued economic collaboration among the neighboring countries, local media reported on Friday.
During a business forum in the southern city of Burgas, Deputy Growth and Innovation Minister Krasimir Yakimov pointed to trade data from the January-September 2024 period, which shows sustained growth between the three nations, according to the state-run BTA news agency.
Yakimov emphasized that creating a favorable investment environment, boosting trade, and deepening economic ties with Türkiye and Romania remain key priorities for Bulgaria. He also noted that the ministry operates under two EU programs with a combined budget of 5 billion Bulgarian leva ($1.11 billion), encouraging Romanian and Turkish businesses to take advantage of these funds.
Türkiye continues to be one of Bulgaria’s leading foreign investors and trade partners.
