Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted separate receptions for Bulgarian Ambassador Marinela Petkova and Uruguayan Ambassador Rosario Portell Casanova in Hanoi on March 19.

A get-together to celebrate the 141st anniversary of the National Liberation Day of Bulgaria (March 3, 1878-2019) was held by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organization (HUFO) in the city on March 1.

The Vietnam-Bulgaria Trade Promotion and Investment Centre has opened in Hanoi recently, improving conditions for Vietnamese businesses to boost investment and exports to Bulgaria as well as accessing other EU markets.

Vietnam and Bulgaria hold much potential for cooperation in multiple sectors, particularly trade and investment, as heard at the Vietnam-Bulgaria Business Forum in Ho Chi Minh City on September 21.

Ho Chi Minh City hopes that Bulgaria will create better conditions for the city’s enterprises and goods to access the country’s market, said a local official.

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue on September 18 suggested the Government agencies of Vietnam and Bulgaria support the two countries’ enterprises in fostering their investment and trade cooperation in the time ahead.

Vietnam’s improving competitiveness has helped it become more attractive to Bulgarian companies who want to invest and seek business opportunities in the country, Bulgarian Minister of Economy Emil Karanikolov has said.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has assured Bulgarian leaders that the Vietnamese government and people want to strengthen friendship and cooperation with Bulgaria.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Uong Chu Luu had meetings with a number of Bulgarian leaders on April 27 to exchange experience in justice cooperation and other areas, as part of his ongoing visit to the Balkan country.

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu has suggested Bulgaria promote cooperation with Vietnam in the fields of its strength such as agriculture, processing industry and food production.

Deputy General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong was elected as Chair of the Vietnam – Bulgaria Friendship Association for the 2018-2023 tenure.

As holding the presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), Bulgaria advocates the early signing and approval of the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), a Bulgarian official has said.

The National Assembly of Vietnam always supports government-to-government cooperation and will do its best to elevate bilateral ties with Bulgaria to the next level for a productive trade partnership, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has said.

Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Council Phung Thi Hong Ha has expressed her hope for stronger cooperation between Hanoi and Bulgaria’s Sofia capital city in trade, investment and transport.