Balgarianovinite.com Prime Minister Rumen Radev believes that municipalities are the backbone of statehood and a key driver of strong regions. He was speaking at the opening of the National Meeting of Local and Central Executive Authorities, held at the NDK convention centre in Sofia.
The forum brought together more than 200 mayors from across Bulgaria and forms part of the commemorative events marking the 30th anniversary of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB). The anniversary initiatives will continue throughout 2026.
According to Radev, Bulgaria cannot become a strong and modern state if its municipalities are weak. He noted that over the past three decades, NAMRB has established itself as a strong and indispensable partner of the central government.
The Prime Minister praised the Association for its ability to unite municipalities in a period of sharp political polarization.
He stressed that Bulgaria’s future depends heavily on effective cooperation between central and local authorities. In this regard, he highlighted the importance of the Bulgaria Development Programme for the 2026–2030 period as a framework for strengthening that partnership.
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