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

In a phone call

President Radev thanks his Indian counterpart Murmu for the rescue of the Ruen ship

Rumen Radev/ Droupadi Murmu
Photo: BGNES/ presidentofindia.nic.in

In a telephone conversation with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, head of state Rumen Radev thanked once again the Indian Navy for its high professionalism in freeing the pirate-hijacked bulk carrier Ruen and its crew, seven of whom were Bulgarians, on March 16, BTA reported. Radev praised the cooperation of the Indian authorities and the courage of the marines involved in the operation. 
"The Indian naval forces have shown the important role of India in ensuring the safety of navigation in the region," the Bulgarian President said. The two Presidents agreed that the rescue of the hijacked Ruen strengthened the long-standing friendship between the two countries. The year 2024 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and India. Droupadi Murmu invited Rumen Radev to visit India at a convenient time for both countries.



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

BNR will host 2025 Public Broadcasters International conference

The Bulgarian National Radio will host the 2025  Public Broadcasters International (PBI) Annual Conference . The prestigious forum will be held from 20 to 22 October for the first time in the Bulgarian capital Sofia. The theme of the PBI..

published on 10/17/25 3:34 PM
Plamen Dimitrov

Bulgarian union leader warns of BGN 17–18 billion shortfall in draft budget

Plamen Dimitrov, president of Bulgaria’s largest trade union, the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), has warned of a potential shortfall of around 17–18 billion leva (EUR 8.7–9.2 billion) in next year’s draft budget...

published on 10/17/25 3:16 PM
Hristijan Mickoski

North Macedonia's PM rules out unconditional constitutional recognition of Bulgarians

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said his government will not unconditionally recognise Bulgarians in the country’s constitution.  “Nobody has the right to expect this government to make constitutional changes unconditionally,” he told..

published on 10/17/25 2:36 PM