The deepening of energy cooperation between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan was discussed by Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova and her Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev. The two met within the framework of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, the press service of the head of state announced.
President Aliyev highlighted the strategic role of Bulgaria not only as a recipient of energy supplies, but also as a transit country for Europe, the statement also states.
The Bulgarian head of state emphasized that among the main messages of the Munich Security Conference is precisely the achievement of energy independence for Europe. Yotova pointed out the need for active participation of the Azerbaijani side in the construction of the necessary energy infrastructure in Europe.
According to her, participation in two key projects is important for Bulgaria - the “Solidarity Ring”, which will supply gas from Azerbaijan through Bulgaria to Romania, Slovakia and Hungary, as well as the “Green Energy Corridor Caspian Sea - Black Sea - Europe“. Yotova pointed out the great role of Bulgaria in the energy security of Europe due to its key geographical location - a transit country for Eastern and Central Europe, and also due to the increased interest in the Black Sea. The President highlighted Azerbaijan's interest in building a network of fiber optic cables in the Black Sea.
At the meeting, Yotova emphasized the active cooperation in the field of culture between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan, pointing out the contribution of the Azerbaijani side to the restoration of the historical complex “Trapezitsa“, as well as the upcoming implementation of the project for the “Shusha“ park in Veliko Tarnovo. The Bulgarian head of state thanked for the active work to spread the Bulgarian language and culture in Azerbaijan.