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 participate in a high-level event focusing on the impact of the Vertical Gas Corridor on regional energy security. This strategic initiative aims to bolster energy security and diversify natural gas supplies throughout Southeastern, Eastern, and Central Europe.
During her address at the forum, President Iotova plans to emphasize the importance of transport and energy connectivity across Europe. In addition to the main summit events, she will also take part in a session titled “European Coalition Against Drugs.” On the sidelines, the president is set 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 Pashinyan signed a Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between Bulgaria and Armenia. During her visit, Iotova also visited the Peyo Yavorov Primary School in Yerevan, which is named after the renowned Bulgarian poet. Furthermore, President Iotova and her Armenian counterpart, Vahagn Khachaturyan, discussed avenues to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
President Iotova underscored the significance of the European Political Community in enhancing connectivity and fostering broader relations across Europe, particularly concerning energy infrastructure like the gas corridor.
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