Bulgaria and Hungary discuss energy and security cooperation

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov met with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Orbán in Budapest to strengthen bilateral relations. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, connectivity, and tourism.

A key priority identified during the meeting was the development of a gas corridor. The officials also addressed regional and international security challenges, specifically focusing on stability in Europe and the Black Sea region.

The meeting took place during commemorations for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Both leaders noted similarities in the domestic political processes facing their respective new governments and expressed a commitment to maintaining active political dialogue to support European stability.