Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova is continuing her visit to Armenia for the Eighth Summit of the European Political Community, commencing in Yerevan on Monday, according to the President’s press secretariat. 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 strategic initiative seeks to bolster energy security and diversify natural gas supplies throughout Southeastern, Eastern, and Central Europe.
During her participation in the forum, President Iotova plans to address themes of transport and energy connectivity across Europe. She will also attend an event designated “European Coalition Against Drugs” as part of the Summit’s agenda. On the sidelines of the forum, the president 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. Furthermore, President Iotova visited the Peyo Yavorov Primary School in Yerevan, named after the notable Bulgarian poet.
During these discussions, President Iotova and her Armenian counterpart, Vahagn Khachaturyan, reviewed methods to strengthen bilateral cooperation. President Iotova emphasized the critical role of the European Political Community in improving connectivity and fostering broader relations throughout Europe, particularly concerning energy infrastructure like the gas corridor.
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Interesting to see continued high-level diplomatic engagement in Armenia.