Turkish Ambassador: Bulgaria is a very important friend and partner – Bulgaria

“Bulgaria and Turkey are a great example of cooperation in the Balkans, and I urge you to strive to facilitate the flow of citizens, goods and services across our borders and, of course, do not underestimate the imminent danger of epidemic”, said the deputy prime minister and foreign minister. tourism Mariana Nikolova during her meeting with HE Eileen Sekizkyok, ambassador of the Republic of Turkey in Sofia, said the press office of the ministry.

Minister Nikolova expressed her condolences for the victims and destruction of the devastating earthquake in Izmir and assured the ambassador that the Bulgarian government will do everything possible to respond to a possible call for help and support.

The deputy prime minister also said that the more intense communication and exchange of opinions and good practices between the two countries are completely reasonable in the current reality. She clarified that it is vitally important for her to continue supporting tourism and the economy at both the national and regional levels.

He also expressed satisfaction with his working visit to Istanbul last month, as a result of various initiatives to strengthen the interaction between Bulgaria and Turkey. Among them, the virtual business forum between the most important tourist and economic organizations of the two countries stands out.

For his part, EL Eileen Sekizkyok also confirmedthat Minister Nikolova’s visit was very fruitful. The Turkish side has the will and desire to improve and develop bilateral relations, he said. He added that in the context of the challenges we face, Bulgaria is a very important friend and partner.

“You have shown what a good friend you are to Turkey in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake. The Bulgarian Prime Minister, Mr. Boyko Borissov, was one of the first to express his condolences and express his willingness to help if necessary, which is very important to us, “said the Turkish ambassador. .

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