Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Zlatin Krastev, announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday night that he presented copies of his letters of credence to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. At the event, Zelenskyy highlighted the good relations between Bulgaria and Ukraine.
Krastev wrote: “It was an honour for me to present my letters of credence as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to Ukraine to President Zelenskyy just 20 days after my arrival in Kyiv – a testament to Bulgaria’s important regional role.”
The frequent working meetings between Zelenskyy and Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev are a testament to the high level of political dialogue between the two countries, the Ambassador said. At these meetings, Radev presented specific proposals for developing economic cooperation, including in the energy sector. Zelenskyy highlighted the proposal to develop the Vertical Gas Corridor, which he personally supports, Krastev added.
Zelenskyy noted the historically good relations between the two nations and highlighted Bulgaria’s role in Black Sea security. Krastev expressed readiness to deepen and develop bilateral political dialogue, expand economic cooperation, and continue joint work on specific practical projects based on mutually beneficial cooperation. The Ambassador confirmed the government’s readiness to work expeditiously to develop cooperation in the energy sector. Krastev stated that Bulgaria is ready for joint consultations to find ways to increase the volume of natural gas transit through Bulgaria to Ukraine.
Krastev was appointed Bulgaria’s Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Ukraine by a presidential decree issued on November 19, 2025.
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