Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova continues her visit to Armenia for the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, which commenced in Yerevan on Monday. During the summit, the President is slated to participate in a high-level event focusing on the impact of the Vertical Gas Corridor on regional energy security. This corridor represents a key strategic initiative designed to enhance energy security and diversify natural gas supplies across Southeastern, Eastern, and Central Europe.
In her address at the forum, President Iotova intends to emphasize the critical role of transport and energy connectivity throughout Europe. Her schedule also includes participation in an event titled “European Coalition Against Drugs.” On the sidelines of the main summit proceedings, she is scheduled 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 in the diplomatic exchanges, President Iotova and Prime Minister Pashinyan signed a Joint Declaration establishing a Strategic Partnership between Bulgaria and Armenia. Additionally, Iotova visited the Peyo Yavorov Primary School in Yerevan. During discussions with her Armenian counterpart, Vahagn Khachaturyan, President Iotova and the Armenian leader discussed avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation.
Throughout her engagements, President Iotova reiterated the importance of the European Political Community in bolstering connectivity and fostering broader relations across the continent.
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It is noteworthy that the summit agenda includes a focus on the impact of the Vertical Gas Corridor.