site.btaBulgaria and Turkiyе Prioritize Infrastructure Projects, Easing Border Traffic

Bulgarian Transport Minister Georgi Peev, and Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Sait Uyanik rallied around the idea that in the context of a changed global logistics environment, Bulgaria and Turkiye are establishing themselves as the countries with the greatest capacity to handle cargo turnover and passenger flow from the Middle East to Europe. 

The two discussed the situation related to traffic management during the upcoming summer season, after statistics showed a record 11 million passengers and 4 million vehicles crossing the border last year. Minister Peev stressed that pragmatic solutions must be sought to ease the passage through the Kapitan Andreevo-Kapikule border crossing.

The meeting highlighted the development of rail connectivity to meet growing market demand. The importance of a strategic project for a new railway link between the two countries (Yambol-Lesovo) was highlighted, as it is considered a priority for regional security and is part of efforts to connect Central Asia with Europe.

The Turkish side welcomed Bulgaria’s efforts to improve infrastructure, noting that the construction of new crossings would attract even larger volumes of cargo and provide an opportunity to increase intermodal transport in the region.