Balgarianovinite.com Heads of state and leaders from around the world congratulated the Bulgarian people on the country’s national holiday in messages sent to President Iliana Iotova on the occasion of the 148th anniversary of Bulgaria’s Liberation, the President’s press office said Tuesday.
US President Donald Trump congratulated the Bulgarians, highlighting the partnership between the United States and Bulgaria in areas such as energy and defense.
On the occasion of the holiday, Chinese President Xi Jinping wished Bulgaria prosperity and peace and well-being for the Bulgarian people. He expressed readiness to strengthen dialogue and deepen China-Bulgaria relations, based on respect, trust, and mutually beneficial partnership.
In his congratulatory message for March 3, King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland wished the Bulgarian people peace, prosperity, and welfare. He noted the enduring friendship between the two countries and the opportunities to promote cooperation in the years ahead.
Federal President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen praised the strong and lasting ties between Bulgaria and Austria, reflected in economic relations, excellent cooperation in dual education, and active cultural links.
King Philippe of Belgium also extended congratulations to President Iotova and the Bulgarian people, wishing them health and well-being. “I highly value the significance of the friendly relations between our two countries,” King Philippe noted.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier also congratulated the Bulgarians on March 3 on his own behalf and on behalf of his fellow citizens. He emphasized that Bulgaria and Germany are closely linked by common European and democratic values, and that current global developments require defending and upholding these values together.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella sent warm congratulations on behalf of the Italian people, expressing confidence that Bulgaria and Italy will take advantage of all opportunities to strengthen and expand their partnership in all areas of mutual interest, highlighting fruitful cooperation in security matters.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda wished the Bulgarian people prosperity, unity, and peace on the anniversary of Bulgaria’s Liberation. He highlighted excellent bilateral relations between Lithuania and Bulgaria and successful cooperation in multilateral formats, expressing the expectation that joint commitment to international law will continue.
Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar also extended best wishes to Bulgarians for the national holiday, praising constructive cooperation between Bulgaria and Slovenia both bilaterally and in international forums.
“This remarkable day carries an important message for every nation – without independence, true freedom does not exist,” Hungarian President Katalin Tamas Shujok wrote in her congratulatory message to Iotova, emphasizing the importance of defending national sovereignty. The Hungarian head of State noted his commitment to further developing long-standing bilateral relations based on friendship, shared cultural values, and fruitful cooperation in various fields.
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto sent greetings on Bulgaria’s national holiday and wishes for well-being, expressing hope to continue lasting cooperation both bilaterally and within the European Union and NATO.
On the occasion of March 3, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands also congratulated President Iotova and the Bulgarian people, wishing happiness and prosperity.
On behalf of the Romanian people, President Nicusor Dan sent the Bulgarian people his warmest wishes for peace, prosperity, and well-being. “In the current complex security context, maintaining close political dialogue between Romania and Bulgaria and active coordination at all levels is essential for defending common interests, increasing security in the Black Sea region, and protecting the values we share as allies and strategic partners,” the Romanian head of State noted.
North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova extended wishes for prosperity and well-being to the Bulgarian people.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic wished prosperity to the Bulgarian people, expressing confidence that cooperation between Bulgaria and Serbia will continue to deepen on the solid foundations of good neighborliness, through active political dialogue and economic partnership amid the current political circumstances.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent greetings for the holiday, expressing his belief that sincere dialogue with Bulgaria will continue to contribute to peace, prosperity, and stability in the region.
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu also congratulated the Bulgarian people on behalf of herself and her citizens, expressing gratitude for Bulgaria’s consistent support of Kosovo.
In his congratulatory message, King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan wished the Bulgarian people well-being and progress.
On the occasion of Bulgaria’s National Day, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan highlighted the traditional friendship and strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan, developed in a spirit of mutual respect and trust. “I am confident that by using the existing opportunities, we will continue our joint efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and expand our cooperation bilaterally and multilaterally,” Aliyev said.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev wished the Bulgarian people peace, prosperity, and continued progress. He emphasized that Bulgaria is a reliable partner for Uzbekistan in Europe and expressed commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations in all priority areas.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Bulgarians on March 3, noting that the date has become a symbol of national unity and solidarity. He expressed satisfaction with the deepening political dialogue between Sofia and Astana.
Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam extended wishes for lasting peace, progress, and prosperity to Bulgaria in his message to the Bulgarian head of State.
South Korean President Yoon Jae-myung also congratulated Bulgaria on its Liberation Day, expressing hope that friendship between the two peoples will deepen and that avenues of partnership will expand through active exchanges in various fields.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand sent his congratulations to the Bulgarian people for the national holiday, noting the friendly ties between Bulgaria and Thailand. He expressed confidence that relations between the two countries will continue to develop positively.
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