Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova’s visit to Armenia continues for the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, which commenced in Yerevan on Monday. President Iotova is scheduled to take part in a high-level event addressing 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 throughout Southeastern, Eastern, and Central Europe.
During her address at the forum, the president will concentrate on enhancing transport and energy connectivity across Europe. Furthermore, she is slated to participate in an event titled “European Coalition Against Drugs” as part of the Summit agenda. On the sidelines of the forum, President Iotova is scheduled to meet with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas.
The Summit is being co-chaired by European Council President Antonio Costa and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Previously, on Sunday, President Iotova and Mr. 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 prominent Bulgarian poet. Separately, President Iotova and her Armenian counterpart, Vahagn Khachaturyan, discussed methods to strengthen bilateral cooperation. President Iotova emphasized the role of the European Political Community in advancing connectivity and improving relations across Europe, particularly in relation to energy infrastructure like the gas corridor.
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