President Sisi, Bulgarian counterpart discuss enhancement of bilateral ties

CAIRO- 26 September 2022: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke with President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev, discussed opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation in the field of energy and ways to enhance bilateral relations, particularly at the economic, investment and trade levels.

The Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency Basem Rady stated in a statement the Bulgarian President stressed the importance of continued coordination and consultation between the two countries in various fields, Rady added.

Radev underscored the need to develop and strengthen Bulgaria’s relations with Egypt, praising Egypt’s pivotal role in laying the foundations for stability and security in the Middle East under the leadership of President El-Sisi, Rady said.

President Radev also commended Egypt’s successful efforts to deter illegal immigration through its territories to the European Union countries.

President El-Sisi lauded the strong relations between Egypt and Bulgaria and confirmed Egypt’s keenness to promote bilateral cooperation on all levels between the two friendly countries. He also mentioned the terms of trade increase and economic cooperation development that have been achieved to keep pace with the distinguished political relations between the two countries, Rady said.