Bulgaria is among the strongest and most active supporters of

Bulgaria is among the strongest and most active supporters of Ukraine's European integration, based on the principle of its own merits. We are ready to help Kiev on its European path by sharing valuable experience in the integration process. This was stated by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov during his videoconference with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko.

Prime Minister Zhelyazkov welcomed Ukraine's strong commitment to key EU-related reforms, especially in the context of current geopolitical security challenges and the ongoing full-scale Russian aggression. Bulgaria firmly believes that Ukraine's future is in the EU, European integration is a guarantee of prosperity in the entire region, the Prime Minister noted. Bulgaria supports the decision to open the first negotiation cluster, Zhelyazkov emphasized, and emphasized the importance of the Ukrainian Action Plan on National Minorities, considering it an indispensable component for opening the first negotiation chapter.

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov confirmed Bulgaria's unwavering support for Ukraine in the context of the war. We welcome all efforts aimed at ensuring a lasting solution, including through the firm commitment of the administration of US President Donald Trump to end Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, Zhelyazkov pointed out. According to him, the negotiations must be based on the principles of justice, sovereignty and security guarantees, ensuring that peace is not just the absence of war, but the basis for the long-term stability, security and prosperity of Europe and Ukraine.

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov also emphasized our country's readiness to engage in the process of post-war recovery, reconstruction and reforms in Ukraine. Issues in the field of regional energy security and transport connectivity were also discussed during the meeting.