The jump in fuel prices and its direct impact on the economy, business competitiveness and household spending are a pan-European problem for which all EU countries are seeking quick and sustainable solutions. This was stated by the Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov at a meeting with the Ambassador of Slovakia to Sofia, H.E. Vasil Hryvna. The Minister added that in a period when prices are rising, transport should not further increase the cost of goods and services.
Minister Ismailov emphasized that there is an intensive dialogue with neighboring countries to accelerate infrastructure projects. “We are working hard with Greece to increase the capacity of the border crossings between the two countries. With our Turkish neighbors, we have a common understanding that we need to facilitate and accelerate the passage of goods through the busiest road border crossing in the world at Kapitan Andreevo. We plan to expand it, double the railway line to the Greek and Turkish borders, as well as build a "Black Sea" highway, Korman Ismailov pointed out.
The meeting outlined the common understanding that connectivity is not just infrastructure, but a strategic tool for economic growth, regional integration and a stronger Europe.
Ambassador Grivna expressed gratitude to the government and specifically to the Ministry of Transport and Communications for the good organization of Bulgarian airspace, so as to accommodate flights to evacuate European citizens from the Middle East.