The second module of the sixth edition of the Introduction Seminar for Newly Arrived Foreign Diplomats in Bulgaria, organised by the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute, was held in Sofia.

Entitled “The Bulgarian Economy, Investment, Energy and Tourism”, the module took place at the Ministry of Economy, Investment and Industry and provided foreign diplomats with an opportunity to learn about the current state and outlook of the Bulgarian economy, investment opportunities in the country, and key priorities in the energy sector.

The event was opened by Mr. Krasimir Yakimov, Deputy Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry, and Ms. Tanya Mihaylova, Director of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute.

As part of the programme, Mr. Yasen Georgiev, Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Policy, presented an overview of the current state of the Bulgarian economy and its development prospects. Mr. Angel Ivanov, Deputy Executive Director of the Bulgarian Investment Agency, introduced participants to the advantages of Bulgaria’s investment environment, priority sectors and investment promotion mechanisms.

Ambassador Lachezar Petkov of the Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises presented initiatives supporting Bulgarian businesses and their internationalisation. Mr. Kaloyan Staykov, Chairperson of the Management Board of the Energy Management Institute, discussed European energy policy and its implications for Bulgaria.

The Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute extends its gratitude to the Ministry of Economy, Investment and Industry for its generous hospitality, and to all the speakers for their active participation, insightful presentations and valuable expertise, which contributed to the successful delivery of the module.