By: Tanimu Salihu
The Nigeria-Bulgaria Parliamentary Group Committee in the House of Representatives has promised to further build and strengthen the existing relationship between Nigeria and Bulgaria on the Parliamentary, diplomatic and business fronts.
The Chairman of the Committee, Honourable, Munachim Ikechi Alozie stated this while speaking in a keynote address at a farewell meeting with the outgoing Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Yanko Yordanov in Abuja
The Chairman expressed optimism that Trade and Economic Cooperation, Education and human capital development, Agriculture and food Security, Health, Energy sector, Tourism will continued to be enhanced by both countries.
“I want to in a special way, formally recognize again the presence of Ambassador Yanko Yordanov (the Bulgarian Ambassador) and his delegation, knowing that the Partnerships between both our countries will continue, in Trade and Economic Cooperation, Education and human capital development, Agriculture and food Security, Health, Energy sector, Tourism etc. And we hope to continue in exchanging more initiative and ideas towards strengthening the cooperation between us.
“Our aspiration is to become a beacon and a point of reference in initiating, fostering and promoting sustainable partnerships and development, that are respectful, visible, measurable, responsible and mutually beneficial for both our countries.
Speaking to journalists after the event, the Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Yanko Yordanov explained that, being in the country as ambassador, he appreciated the strong ties between the two countries.
He said, Nigeria and Bulgaria have a mutually beneficial relationship spanning many decades and has led to cooperation in various fields of development which he said would be maintained and improved upon for the benefit of the two nations.
