Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova is continuing her visit to Armenia for the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, which commenced in Yerevan on Monday. The President is scheduled to take part in a high-level event concerning the impact of the Vertical Gas Corridor on regional energy security. This corridor represents a strategic initiative designed to bolster energy security and diversify natural gas supplies across Southeastern, Eastern, and Central Europe.
During her address at the forum, President Iotova intends to emphasize the importance of transport and energy connectivity throughout Europe. Additionally, she will participate in a session titled “European Coalition Against Drugs” as part of the Summit agenda. On the sidelines, the president is slated to meet with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas.
The Summit is jointly chaired by European Council President Antonio Costa and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Earlier, on Sunday, President Iotova and Prime Minister Pashinyan signed a Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between Bulgaria and Armenia. During her visit, President Iotova also toured the Peyo Yavorov Primary School in Yerevan, named after the celebrated Bulgarian poet.
Furthermore, President Iotova and her Armenian counterpart, Vahagn Khachaturyan, discussed methods to strengthen bilateral cooperation. President Iotova stressed the significance of the European Political Community in improving connectivity and fostering stronger relations across the continent, particularly concerning energy infrastructure like the gas corridor.
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