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.