The intensification of bilateral relations on various levels, the importance of Bulgaria's support for improving the socio-economic, linguistic and cultural conditions of the Bulgarian community in the Republic of Moldova, as well as the strengthening of Bulgaria's role in the European path of our country were the main topics discussed by the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration , Iurie Leanca, in his working visit to Sofia, where he had a series of meetings with Bulgarian officials.

The Deputy Prime Minister met with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, Deputy Prime Ministers Ekaterina Zaharieva and Tomislav Doncev, Bulgarian Foreign Policy Committee Chairman Dzhema Grozdanova and Filip Popov, Friends of Friendship Group Chairman.

The parties noted the amplification of the bilateral political dialogue, the increase in the number of tourists visiting the two countries, and the intensification of trade between the two countries. In 2017, the volume of trade exceeded $ 150 million.

Speaking about the Bulgarian community in the Republic of Moldova, the interlocutors agreed to develop the capacities of the educational system in Taraclia district by implementing the concrete projects of computerization of the educational institutions, intensifying the exchange of teachers and pupils according to the European practices in the field, direct links between communities.

During the talks, the Bulgarian side reiterated its commitment to stepping up its efforts with other EU countries in order to provide an European perspective for our country. The talks with the high officials in Sofia pointed out that Bulgaria remains a reliable partner in the European path of the Republic of Moldova.

Deputy Prime Minister, Iurie Leanca also had a working dinner with a group of Western ambassadors accredited in Sofia and offered an interview with the national television station BNT.