The Head of State participates in the Kazakh-Bulgarian Business Forum in Astana

 

The development of the Trans-Caspian international transport route is of key importance for the transport, energy and digital connectivity between Europe and Asia. This was stated by President Rumen Radev, who participated today together with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Kazakh-Bulgarian Business Forum in Astana, organised by the National Company "Kazakh Invest ".

 

The Bulgarian head of state highlighted Bulgaria's geographical advantages as an investment and logistics destination and stressed the significant potential of the ports in Varna and Burgas, both for maritime and rail connectivity between Europe and Asia. In terms of land transport, Bulgaria's border with Turkiye is the second busiest, after that between Mexico and the United States, Rumen Radev added.

 

According to the President, the regional and global crises of recent years have necessitated a reconsidering the understanding of good neighbourliness, cooperation and solidarity between individual countries, as well as the need to improve connectivity in all areas. In this regard, Rumen Radev noted the importance of projects for the supply of electricity to Europe from renewable sources, including from Kazakhstan.

 

Bulgaria is ready to share its experience in nuclear energy, the head of state also emphasised in connection with Kazakhstan's ambitions to build its own nuclear power plants.

 

Rumen Radev identified high technologies and space exploration as a priority area for promoting bilateral partnership. Bulgaria is working seriously in this direction. Yesterday I visited the National Space Centre in Astana and was impressed by the capabilities you have, as well as the products, systems and applications being developed, which also open up opportunities for more active cooperation, the president pointed out.

 

Later in the day, Head of State Rumen Radev held a meeting with Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov, visited the International Financial Centre in Astana and was seen off the plane personally by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.