China has become Bulgaria’s second largest export partner outside of the EU. There is an opportunity for further expansion of Bulgarian exports with products we are known with in Asia, Deputy Prime Minister Mariana Nikolova told the Bulgarian-Chinese Business Forum in Beijing. The event, organized by the China International Contractors Association and the Bulgarian Executive Agency for Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, includes 24 Bulgarian companies. A protocol has been signed for strengthening practical cooperation in trade, investments, energy, technological innovation, agriculture and tourism. Nine projects have also been listed, as the two countries will be working together in the areas of ​​infrastructure, industry and trade.