site.btaPM Radev, Indian Foreign Minister Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Technology, Space and Economy

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discussed prospects for further development of bilateral cooperation during a meeting at the Council of Ministers, the Government information service said on Wednesday. The economy, high technologies and space exploration were identified as areas with significant potential for cooperation.

The two sides reaffirmed the excellent political dialogue between Bulgaria and India and expressed a shared desire to bring greater pragmatism to bilateral relations.

Radev highlighted Bulgaria’s achievements in information technology, digital transformation and the development of an innovation ecosystem. He also noted that Bulgaria is among the six EU countries selected to establish artificial intelligence factories with European funding.

Prospects for cooperation in the development of space technologies and space exploration were also among the key topics discussed. Both sides agreed that rapid global changes, including the accelerated development of artificial intelligence, require stronger cooperation and investment in high value-added sectors to enhance competitiveness.

The Prime Minister and the Indian External Affairs Minister also discussed opportunities for more active partnership in the film and entertainment industries, the statement added.

Earlier on Thursday, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said after a meeting with her Indian counterpart that there was considerable untapped potential in relations between Bulgaria and India, which should be developed.