Prime Minister of Armenia and Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria look into expansion of economic collaboration

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23.09.2025, 18:49

The Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Atanas Zairov, emphasized the significance of enhancing trade and economic ties with Armenia during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan on Tuesday.

Prime Minister of Armenia and Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria look into expansion of economic collaboration

YEREVAN, September 23. /ARКА/. The Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Atanas Zairov, emphasized the significance of enhancing trade and economic ties with Armenia during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan on Tuesday.

Zairov also highlighted the long-standing connections between the citizens of both nations, as reported by the Armenian government press service.

In welcoming the Bulgarian delegation's visit to Yerevan, Pashinyan remarked that the strong political and cultural relations between the two nations should serve as a foundation for the advancement and intensification of economic cooperation.

The participants acknowledged the necessity of organizing business forums and taking measures to promote collaboration across various economic sectors.

Additionally, they shared perspectives on the partnership between Armenia and the European Union. The Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister expressed his approval of the peace declaration signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan on August 8 in Washington.-0-

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