Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov: We continue to develop bilateral relations with Hungary

Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov: We continue to develop bilateral relations with Hungary

29.10.2025

Bulgaria and Hungary develop excellent friendly relations, based on deep historical ties and traditions. Our common interest calls for deeper bilateral economic cooperation, including cooperation in strategic areas such as investment, transport, innovations and high technologies. This was stated by Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov at his meeting with Hungary's President Tamás Sulyok.

During the discussion in the Prime Minister's Office, Rossen Jeliazkov welcomed the expansion of bilateral trade and economic relations with Hungary. As the Prime Minister put it, it is crucial that we avail of all the opportunities provided by the single European market. Rossen Jeliazkov specifically noted the cabinet's dedicated work to adopt the Euro in Bulgaria as he stressed the long-term benefits for the economy.

Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov thanked Hungary for its support for the accession to Schengen and noted Bulgaria's effort to secure the EU's external border. Further he pointed to our cooperation with Türkiye in that and to the reported significant reduction of the migration pressure.

Further, Rossen Jeliazkov and Tamás Sulyok discussed partnership in the energy sector and regional security issues. Their talks focused, inter alia, on the challenges facing the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the continent as a whole. Emphasis was placed on the strategic importance of the European integration of the Western Balkans. The war in Ukraine was another of the issues discussed. Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov emphasized the importance of hosting the Trump-Putin meeting. For us, it is most important that the war should end as soon as possible following lasting and sustainable solutions, Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov said.

Similarly, for his part, President Tamás Sulyok welcomed Bulgaria-Hungary bilateral cooperation. He stressed the importance of Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone and voiced his support for Bulgaria's accession to the OECD. President Tamás Sulyok stressed the economic development of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Vis-à-vis the war in Ukraine, he pointed out that cessation of hostilities is in the interest of everyone.