Minister Nikolov: The offices for trade and economic issues work as a priority to promote Bulgarian exports and to attract foreign investments

The main tasks of the economic advisors seconded to the Trade and Economic Affairs Offices continue to be aimed at actively supporting the activities of Bulgarian companies to expand their positions on international markets, to enter new markets, and to promote Bulgaria as an attractive investment and tourist destination. These tasks must be carried out in close cooperation with the representatives of the Bulgarian business environment and taking into account the priorities and needs of the business.

This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Dr. Petko Nikolov, during a ceremony to present the annual awards of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Ministry of Economy and Industry.

Minister Nikolov stressed that in order to build a good image of our country in foreign economic terms, active cooperation between the competent institutions and business is necessary. He pointed out that the joint work of STIV with business organizations such as BTPP facilitates Bulgaria's entry into innovative and high-tech markets and supply chains. Dr. Nikolov added that these awards are a recognition not only for the successful work of the employees in STIV, but also show the importance and role of the activities of the representatives of the ministry abroad.

Minister Nikolov awarded the winner of the ranking for the best results for 2023. A bronze statuette "HERMES" and a diploma was awarded to the STIV of Bulgaria in Turkey, for services to the development of trade and economic relations between the two countries and contribution to increasing Bulgarian exports abroad, foreign investments and tourists in Bulgaria, as well as to achieve the goals and objectives of the BCCI, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bulgarian business.

Second place went to STIV Poland, third place was awarded to STIV Japan, and the awards were presented by Deputy Minister Pavlov.

The Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tsvetan Simeonov presented diplomas of encouragement to STIV Egypt, STIV Saudi Arabia and STIV France. The annual economic advisors award ceremony, which is being held for the 14th time, is jointly organized by BCCI and MII. This year's award ceremony was held virtually.