Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov met in Rome with the Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta Riccardo Paterno di Montecupo. Bulgaria appreciates the noble and humanitarian activities of the Order, which are in line with our common values of promoting peace and universal human rights, Prime Minister Zhelyazkov said in the conversation. The Prime Minister emphasized that the constant efforts in support of human life and dignity, the vulnerable and people with disabilities, children and the elderly, all people in need around the world deserve high appreciation and recognition.
Prime Minister Zhelyazkov expressed confidence that Bulgaria will continue to develop its cooperation with the Order of Malta in the future. Last year marked 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the Order. The signed bilateral agreements in the fields of healthcare and postal services help to strengthen bilateral relations.