Dr. Petko Dinev, a notable pioneer in advanced imaging and photonics technology whose developments have supported NASA’s Artemis I and Artemis II missions, visited Bulgaria on April 27 and 28 at the invitation of caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky. During the visit, the minister and Dr.
Dinev toured the Sofia Tech Park. Minister Neynsky lauded the scientist’s accomplishments, citing them as a significant example of Bulgaria’s contribution to modern space endeavors and emphasizing his value to bilateral relations between the two nations. She noted that the timing of the visit coincides with several important anniversaries marking the deep ties between Bulgaria and the United States, including the 250th anniversary of the U.S., the fifth anniversary of the renewal of the Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement, and the 20th anniversary of the Defense Cooperation Agreement.
The visit commenced at Sofia Tech Park, described by Neynsky as a global center for innovation. She highlighted the nation’s substantial potential in high technologies, pointing to infrastructure like the Discoverer+ supercomputer, the BRAIN++ artificial intelligence factory, and advanced micro- and nanotechnology laboratories. Neynsky stated that these assets confirm Bulgaria’s capacity to strengthen its role as a technological partner.
She expressed a desire to deepen cooperation with the U.S. in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, and space technologies, building upon the foundation laid by experts like Dr. Dinev, whose work has supported missions such as NASA’s Artemis.
The minister concluded by affirming Bulgaria’s readiness to implement joint initiatives designed to enhance technological resilience through continued partnership with the U.S.
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It’s interesting to see the connection between Bulgarian scientific talent and international space efforts like Artemis.