Bulgaria: PM Petkov in Davos to attend World Economic Forum summit 2022; meets his counterparts

Sofia, Bulgaria: The Prime Minister of Bulgaria – Kiril Petkov, is in Davos to attend the summit of the World Economic Forum. During his visit, he met with several world leaders.

Prime Minister Petkov met with the Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources of Egypt – Tarek el Mola yesterday, May 25, 2022, in Davos. The meeting witnessed significant discussions on energy cooperation between the two nations.

Productive meeting with #Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Tareq El Molla in #Davos.
Main focus of our conversation was the opportunity to develop successful cooperation in the energy sector. @wef #WEF22 pic.twitter.com/sIipEvEh31

— Kiril Petkov (@KirilPetkov) May 25, 2022

Bulgarian Prime Minister, while highlighting the key points of the meet, tweeted, “Productive meeting with Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Tareq El Molla in Davos. The main focus of our conversation was the opportunity to develop successful cooperation in the energy sector”.

He then met with the President of the state of Israel – Isaac Herzog. Both the dignitaries underlined the strong historical ties between them. “We have reaffirmed our mutual wish to further expand economic cooperation in the field of energy, innovation and investments”, stated Prime Minister Petkov.

Glad to meet with president of the state of Israel @Isaac_Herzog during #WEF22 and talk about the strong historical ties between our countires. We have reaffirmed our mutual wish to further expand economic cooperation in the field of energy, innovation and investments. pic.twitter.com/rqlQAIacV5

— Kiril Petkov (@KirilPetkov) May 25, 2022

While meeting with the Prime Minister of Moldova, Natalia Gavrilica, the challenges that arise amid the war between Russia-Ukraine were talked about by Prime Minister Petkov. This includes challenges faced by the energy sector.

Pleased to meet with 🇲🇩 PM @natgavrilita at the margins of @wef. Discussed the effects of the war in 🇺🇦, as well as energy and rule of law.

— Kiril Petkov (@KirilPetkov) May 25, 2022

“Bulgaria and Moldova have always maintained excellent bilateral relations based on strong historical and cultural ties; Taraclia State University is another good example of this”, underscored PM Petkov.

Prime Minister Petkov also met with his Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenković at WEF2022 and talked about the forthcoming European Commission council meeting, the development of the bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as the importance of joining Schengen for both Bulgaria and Croatia.

Very good exchange with 🇭🇷PM @AndrejPlenkovic on the upcoming #EUCO, the development of our bilateral relations and the importance of joining #Schengen for both Bulgaria and Croatia.#WEF22 pic.twitter.com/wdYTde9TuF

— Kiril Petkov (@KirilPetkov) May 25, 2022

Prime Minister of Montenegro – Dr Dritan Abazovic, was among the leaders who met with the Bulgarian Prime Minister on the sidelines of WEF2022. Meeting him, PM Petkov reaffirmed the support of Bulgaria for Montenegro’s EU accession path and also welcomed the political will of the government for the rule of law, economic development and prosperity.

It was good to meet PM @DritanAbazovic on the sidelines of @wef. I have reaffirmed Bulgaria‘s support for Montenegro’s #EU accession path and welcomed the political will of the 🇲🇪 government for rule of law, economic development and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/UZKGKlmkq2

— Kiril Petkov (@KirilPetkov) May 25, 2022