Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

The economic potential for co-operation with Albania is enormous

Albanian President Ilir Meta with Bulgarian PM Kiril Petkov during meeting on 5 Apr 2022
Photo: BGNES

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Kiril Petkov has met with the President of Albania Ilir Meta, who is on an official visit to Sofia. Petkov noted the huge potential for the development of economic co-operation based on good political dialogue. He confirmed Bulgaria's support for Tirana's start of EU membership talks. Connecting infrastructure projects of high priority were discussed and the strategic importance of Corridor № 8 from the Adriatic to the Black Sea was emphasized.

The Bulgarian national minority in Albania is a major bridge of friendship and a factor in strengthening mutual trust, Petkov added, noting how important it is for Bulgarians to take full advantage of the right to learn their mother tongue in Albania.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Rosen Zhelyazkov

Premier Zhelyazkov: The defence capabilities of the European Union and NATO must be strengthened

''Sabotage groups are operational in Bulgaria, and they exert hybrid influence and are part of Bulgaria's political life'', Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said in Parliament in response to a question about whether there is data on hybrid attacks and..

published on 10/3/25 12:34 PM

Burgas Municipality declares a partial state of emergency due to heavy rainfall

The Municipality of Burgas has declared a partial state of emergency until October 6. Mayor Dimitar Nikolov said that evacuations will be carried out in the areas most affected by the heavy rainfall, if necessary.  The measure was introduced due to..

published on 10/3/25 11:11 AM
Tomislav Donchev

50% of all funds under the operational programs have been contracted, says Deputy Premier Tomislav Donchev

''Funds disbursed under all EU operational programs amount to 3.3 billion BGN (1.587 billion EUR). A total of 12 billion BGN (5.770 billion EUR) has been contracted, representing 50% of the total funding. Contracting has accelerated by 50%, and..

published on 10/3/25 10:51 AM