Minister Angelkova discussed the opportunities to expand bilateral relations with Dominic Restuccia, US senate representative

Minister Angelkova discussed with Dominic Restuccia, US senate representative, the opportunities to expand bilateral relations. The two held a work meeting during Minister Angelkova’s two-day visit to Washington. We will continue to develop purposefully the trade-economic cooperation and rely on the American side to encourage American investments in Bulgaria, including in tourism, the minister noted further.

It is extremely important for us to elaborate an increasingly active campaign for the promotion of Bulgaria on remote markets, such as the USA, commented Minister Angelkova. In 2017 Bulgaria was promoted using billboards and digital screens in various locations in Boston, New York, Washington, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.

At the year’s start our country took over the presidency of the EU Council, which is a huge opportunity to showcase ourselves as a tourism destination. Minister Angelkova added that the presidency motto is: United We Stand Strong. Bulgaria is highlighting the importance of stability on the Balkans. We are actively with our neighbours, we have good partnership with Turkey, elaborating with them joint tourism products for remote markets, stated Minister Angelkova. Security in the region is important for tourism, while energy diversification will provide predictability for economic development in the region, it was noted during the meeting.