SOFIA, Mar 10: Challenges related to a possible deterioration of the situation in the Middle East were the focus of a conversation between Bulgaria’s caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria said in a press release on Tuesday.
The two leaders discussed security issues and measures to counter rising fuel prices linked to the situation in the Middle East. They agreed that further deepening the excellent bilateral and regional cooperation between their countries was key to ensuring they are as prepared as possible to face such challenges.
During the conversation, Gurov voiced high appreciation for Greece’s swift and positive response to Bulgaria’s request for assistance in the field of air defence, in line with the agreement reached between Bulgarian Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias.
Gurov said that Greece’s support was an example of European and neighbourly solidarity at a key moment. He added that Bulgaria viewed Greece as a very close partner sharing common values and facing similar regional challenges, noting that cooperation between the two countries covers a wide range of areas, including foreign policy and regional security, energy and transport, digital connectivity and infrastructure.
At their bilateral meeting, Mitsotakis and Gurov also discussed measures to limit the negative impact of rising global energy prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. They stressed the importance of coordinated action to stabilize energy supplies and guarantee security in the region.
Gurov took part in the Second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, where he was welcomed by Emmanuel Macron and Rafael Grossi, the government press service said. On the sidelines of the forum, the Bulgarian prime minister also spoke with Ursula von der Leyen.
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