Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova is currently in Armenia for the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, which commenced in Yerevan on Monday. During her visit, President Iotova is scheduled to participate in high-level discussions concerning the impact of the Vertical Gas Corridor on regional energy security. This corridor represents a strategic European initiative designed to bolster energy security and diversify natural gas supplies across Southeastern, Eastern, and Central Europe.
At the forum, President Iotova plans to focus her address on enhancing transport and energy connectivity throughout the continent. Her schedule also includes participation in an event titled the “European Coalition Against Drugs.” On the sidelines of the main summit, she is set to meet with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas. The Summit is co-chaired by European Council President Antonio Costa and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
The diplomatic engagements have been continuous; on Sunday, Iotova and Pashinyan signed a Joint Declaration solidifying a Strategic Partnership between Bulgaria and Armenia. Furthermore, President Iotova and her Armenian counterpart, Vahagn Khachaturyan, met to discuss avenues for deepening bilateral cooperation. During her visit, Iotova also toured the Peyo Yavorov Primary School in Yerevan.
Throughout her itinerary, the Bulgarian president has emphasized the critical role of the European Political Community in advancing connectivity and strengthening relations across Europe.
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