Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova remains in Armenia for the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, which commenced in Yerevan on Monday, according to the President’s press secretariat. A key focus of President Iotova’s participation will be a high-level event concerning the impact of the Vertical Gas Corridor on regional energy security. This strategic initiative seeks 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. Furthermore, she is scheduled to participate in an event titled “European Coalition Against Drugs.” On the sidelines of the Summit, she is set to meet with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas. The Summit is jointly chaired by European Council President Antonio Costa and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Previously, 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 Bulgarian poet. Separately, President Iotova and her Armenian counterpart, Vahagn Khachaturyan, discussed methods to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
President Iotova stressed the role of the European Political Community in enhancing connectivity and fostering broader European relations, particularly in relation to energy infrastructure like the gas corridor.
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Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova remains in Armenia to participate in the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, which began in Yerevan on Monday, according to the President’s press secre