in Bulgaria dream of the return of Bulgarian goods to the Azerbaijani market. About this in an interview with HaqQin.Az, the ex-president of Bulgaria Rosen Plevneliev said. Bulgarian politician noted that from Soviet times in Baku, Bulgarian marinades, confiture, jams, cigarettes “Rhodopi”, Perfumery of Alen Mak, Toothpaste Pomorin, Medicinal preparations, etc.
“before our countries had very close economic ties. We want agricultural products from Bulgaria, Bulgarian roses, yogurt, cognac and other goods returned to the Azerbaijani market. At the same time, Bulgarians remember the goods from Azerbaijan: beautiful Dried fruits, magnificent tea varieties, wine, cognacs. It is necessary to restore the previous connections, “assures the piers.
According to him, the problem is that Bulgaria and to some extent, Azerbaijan, on the path of European integration, too much attention focused on the markets of Western Europe – Germany, France, Italy. These countries have become the largest trading partners of Bulgaria and Azerbaijan. However, in his opinion, it is time to restore close trade relations with Azerbaijan, for together we can achieve a lot.
Plevneliev said that during a recent trip to Baku, he turned to the Azerbaijani government with a proposal to increase the export of Azerbaijani gas, as provided for in the contract with SOCAR. Bulgaria is a strategic partner Baku. And Sofia concluded a contract for the purchase of 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas from Azerbaijan. Deliveries of the first 300 million cubic meters. Meters began two months ago at the South Gas Corridor. This corridor already works and Bulgaria receives gas on it. However, Sofia intends to increase imports in significant amounts. So far, by the current contract, Bulgaria in 2022 will also buy one billion cubic meters. M. Gaza, – Quotes HaqQin.az of Ex-President R. Plevnelieva.