The new German Ambassador in Bulgaria met by the new Foreign Minister

In the middle of August, a few days after he received his new post, the Foreign Minister of Bulgaria Daniel Mitov met the new German Ambassador in Bulgaria Detlef Lingeman. At the meeting, the Foreign Minister described Germany as a very important strategic and economic partner. The minister confirmed the good relations of the two countries and expressed their will to cooperate.

The new German Ambassador in Bulgaria said that there are many Bulgarian nationals who are living and working in Germany and that his country is appreciative of their contribution to the economy of Germany. The Ambassador further stated that there is a great potential in the sphere of the investments. The two politicians also discussed the priority goals on the agenda of the current caretaker government of Bulgaria, the nomination of Kristalina Georgieva for EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, as well as for High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security.

The Foreign Minister of Bulgaria Daniel Mitov stressed the need for a common EU energy strategy and gas supply sources diversification. He also pointed out to new German Ambassador that Bulgaria expects a positive comments and support from Germany for its Schengen accession bid.