Bulgarian President, Hungarian PM call for peace in Europe, closer bilateral ties
Dec 21, 2024
Sofia (Bulgaria), December 21: Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met in Sofia on Friday, emphasizing the need for restoring peace in Europe and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Commending Orban for his vision of development for Hungary and Europe, and assessment of geopolitical challenges, Radev said Bulgaria shares the conviction that Europe must prioritize the restoration of peace through diplomacy.
"Without peace, security and socio-economic sustainability are unattainable," Radev said, urging European leaders to prioritize this goal.
The two leaders explored opportunities to enhance cooperation in investment, industry, and finance, reaffirming their determination to advance relations for the mutual benefit of both nations and Europe as a whole. "Viktor Orban and I are united in our resolve to ensure that our relations continue to grow successfully and fruitfully," Radev said.
They also called for stronger collaboration between the businesses of the two countries. Radev reaffirmed Bulgaria's commitment to being a reliable partner in energy, focusing on diversification and securing resource supplies for Central and Eastern Europe.
Orban underscored Bulgaria's strategic role in securing gas supplies to Hungary amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He called for revitalized cooperation and increased bilateral investments.
"Our goal is to develop strategic industries, not just in energy but across various sectors, by encouraging Hungarian investments in Bulgaria and Bulgarian investments in Hungary," Orban said.
Source: Xinhua News Agency
