28.04.2023
Today Prime Minister Galab Donev received in his office the newly appointed US Ambassador to Bulgaria Kenneth Merten. Prime Minister Donev congratulated Ambassador Merten on his appointment to Sofia and wished him a successful and productive term.
The Prime Minister emphasized the excellent bilateral relations and expressed his confidence that Bulgaria and the United States of America would continue to work towards the further advancement of the traditionally good dialog and the promotion of win-win cooperation. The Prime Minister recalled the 120th anniversary that we mark this year of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Prime Minister Galab Donev appreciated highly the US support to the modernization of the Bulgarian Armed Forces and for the acquisition of new capabilities, as well as for the achievement of energy diversification of the country and the region.
At the meeting, Prime Minister Galab Donev reiterated that Bulgaria’s inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) continues to be a top priority for the country. Further, the Prime Minister noted that Bulgaria counts on the support of the USA in the process of its accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
