One of the largest transport and logistics centers in Bulgaria is interested in deepening cooperation
Burgas, December 4, 2023 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan Viktor Temirbayev visited one of the largest transport, logistics and tourist centers in Bulgaria - the city of Burgas.
During the meeting with the Mayor of Burgas Dimitar Nikolov, the parties noted the special role of interregional cooperation in the progressive development of trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties, in particular, within the framework of the Memorandum of cooperation signed in September 2022 between the cities of Pavlodar and Burgas, designed to become an effective mechanism for expanding cooperation at the interregional level.
At the same time, Ambassador V.Temirbayev noted the importance of building up bilateral trade and economic relations in the transport and logistics sphere in the context of the increasing role of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) in ensuring transit flows between the countries of Europe, Central Asia and China, as well as establishing and strengthening direct contacts between tour operators to mutually increase tourist flows.
In turn, D.Nikolov expressed his commitment to the development of interregional relations with Kazakhstan, assuring of his constant support for initiatives to further strengthen mutually beneficial partnership.
The Kazakh diplomat also got acquainted with the infrastructure of one of the most important Bulgarian ports on the Black Sea - the Burgas Seaport, discussed with his leadership the issues of increasing the volume of cargo transportation from Kazakhstan. V.Temirbayev noted that the entry of Bulgaria's largest port operator «BMF Port Burgas» into the International Association «Trans-Caspian International Transport Route» (in September 2023) will give an additional impetus to the expansion of trade relations between the two countries.
In addition, during the visit, a meeting was held with representatives of the local business community, during which the Bulgarian business was presented with the investment opportunities of our country, in particular new niches opening up for foreign investors, government support measures, favorable conditions for doing business.
Concluding his visit to Burgas, V.Temirbayev held a meeting with representatives of the Kazakh diaspora and compatriots, during which he discussed topical issues, as well as familiarized them with the reforms and transformations carried out in Kazakhstan.
Burgas is an important tourist, economic and industrial center of the country. The port of Burgas with 19 berths and a maximum allowable draft of 12.3 meters is the second (after the port of Varna) the largest port in Bulgaria.