President Rumen Radev conferred with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh and renewed his invitation for the Crown Prince to carry out his postponed visit to Bulgaria, accompanied by business representatives, in order to deepen high-level dialogue and boost bilateral economic ties, the President’s press secretariat said. Radev is visiting Saudi Arabia to attend the Future Investment Initiative international forum.
During the meeting, the Bulgarian head of State said that Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy for modernization through targeted investment in high technology, innovation, energy, and education offers promising opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation with Bulgaria.
The President highlighted Bulgaria’s growing role as a regional centre for technological development in Southeast Europe, citing the work of leading technology companies and research institutions, the establishment of the region’s first Institute for Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, and the planned creation in Sofia of one of six artificial intelligence factories forming part of the EU’s key computing infrastructure.
Both sides agreed that the two countries’ achievements in high technology, innovation, sustainable energy, and defence provide a solid basis for expanding bilateral trade, scientific, and investment partnerships. They also noted mutual interest in strengthening academic exchange and utilizing European financial instruments to implement joint projects, the press secretariat said.
Radev expressed Bulgaria’s support for the efforts of Middle Eastern countries to achieve an immediate cessation of hostilities in the region and to reach a lasting peace through diplomatic means.
During his visit to Riyadh, President Radev also met with members of the Bulgarian community in Saudi Arabia and answered questions. “For Bulgaria to move forward confidently and develop as a modern, European, democratic country, there must be clear accountability in government. For me, this is a key condition,” Radev said. “There must be a clear, open face to this Government,” he added.
“For Bulgaria to move forward confidently and develop as a modern, European, democratic country, there must be clear accountability in government. For me, this is a key condition,” he said. “Until we remove the model of backroom dealings, the absence of any accountability, and at the same time decision-making about running the State in a direction unknown to anyone – a direction that exists only in the minds of a very limited circle of people – we cannot expect development going forward,” added Radev.
“Bulgaria has a clearly defined perspective. Bulgaria is a member of the European Union and NATO, and Bulgaria, I am confident, must develop within clearly defined democratic mechanisms. The real challenge here is for Bulgaria to remain a loyal member of these unions while also defending its national interest,” Radev added.
“For Bulgaria to achieve economic development, sustainable economic growth, innovative industries, investments, and for Bulgarians themselves to invest in their own country, we still have a lot of work to do to ensure that Bulgarian business is free from extortion and institutional pressure,” Radev said.
He further stressed that the protection of the rights and welfare of Bulgarian communities abroad is a fundamental pillar of Bulgaria’s foreign policy.
The also President voiced confidence that Bulgaria’s diplomatic mission in Riyadh was fully aligned with this national priority and stood ready to provide assistance to any Bulgarian citizen in need.
He underlined that the achievements of Bulgarians living and working in Saudi Arabia were not only a testament to their dedication, hard work and professionalism, but also a source of national pride. According to him, their success stories help project a positive image of Bulgaria abroad and contribute to the deepening of bilateral relations between the two countries. President Radev Confers with Saudi Crown Prince, Holds Meeting with Bulgarian Community in Riyadh THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2025-10-27 20:34:00 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law