Prime Minister Ana Brnabic and Prime Minister of Bulgaria Kiril Petkov said today that Sofia and Belgrade are interested in a common gas and energy market, which would bring greater competitiveness to the economies of the two countries.
At a joint press conference with Petkov, Brnabic explained that it would bring benefits to both countries because we could build more capacity from renewable energy sources.

She said that at the meeting with the Bulgarian Prime Minister, they also talked about Bulgaria's support for our country in the field of European integration, opening clusters, as well as organising a specialised business forum in September in Pirot or Dimitrovgrad, where high delegations would present investment potentials.

According to her assessment, maintaining quadrilateral among Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece would also contribute to a greater energy stability.

The cooperation between the two countries can be even better in the field of trade, economy and joint investments, the Prime Minister stated and emphasised that we will work dedicatedly to that end.

For the sake of regional stability of the Western Balkans, it is important for Serbia to see progress on the European path together with our partners in North Macedonia, Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina, she underlined and thanked Bulgaria for its commitment to resolving all outstanding issues so that everyone has a clear European perspective.

The Prime Minister emphasised that 2021 was a record year in the economic relations between the two countries, with economic exchange amounting to €1.3 billion.

The Prime Minister of Bulgaria expressed confidence that the Balkans, where 65 million people live, with the removal of borders and a common gas and energy market, could become the fastest growing region.

For Sofia, regional connectivity is important as a condition for economic development, with an emphasis on energy connectivity. We are much stronger together and we are in negotiations with countries outside the region. Our "Greek connection" is a priority for Bulgaria so that we have direct access to liquefied gas, he explained.

According to him, there is great potential for a single gas market, which means connections with North Macedonia, Greece, Serbia and Romania.

Petkov said that Bulgaria is not only a friend of Serbia, but also its partner in the field of European integration.

Izvor: www.srbija.gov.rs