Bulgaria supported by Hungary in its efforts to enter the Schengen zone

In the beginning of April, the President of Hungary Janos Adler expressed the unconditional support of his country to Bulgaria and the country’s efforts to join the Schengen zone, where the travelling does not require passports. The Hungarian President was speaking on a joint news conference which he gave with his Bulgarian colleague – the president Rosen Plevneliev. The Bulgarian President was on a two day organized official visit in the Hungarian capital Budapest.

As Adler said, despite the four countries that opposed Sofia entering the Schengen zone, he and his country Hungary had always supported Bulgaria in its efforts. During the same meeting, the President of Republic of Bulgaria confirmed that there should not be concerns about Bulgaria entering the Schengen zone. Mr. Plevneliev stated that there are no reasons for fear and he put a stress on the country’s willingness to take measures in order to prevent the mass migration, in case such measures are needed and necessary. During the meeting, the two presidents also discussed issues that concern the energy and the commitment of the two countries in the process of construction of the gas pipelines South Stream and Nabucco.