Monday, January 26, 2009

Japan-Bulgaria Summit Meeting

Prime Minister Taro Aso held talks with Mr. Georgi Parvanov, President of the Republic of Bulgaria, who is on an official working visit to Japan, at the Prime Minister's Office.

The year 2009 marks 50th anniversary of the resumption of the diplomatic relations between Japan and Bulgaria. Welcoming President Parvanov's visit, Prime Minister Aso said, "We sincerely welcome your first visit to Japan, which will make the opening of the commemorative 50th anniversary of the resumption of the diplomatic relations between our countries. We also welcome your becoming an Honorary President, along with His Imperial Highness Prince Akishino, of this commemorative Japan-Bulgaria exchange year. We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to that end."

At the meeting, the leaders shared the view that greater momentum for bilateral cooperative relations will come from the continuation of the friendly relations and partnership that the two countries have traditionally enjoyed. They exchanged views on matters such as Japan-Bulgaria bilateral relations, including the economic relationship.

Recognizing the importance of solid economic ties to the development of bilateral relations as a whole, both leaders expressed their intention to make efforts to enhance trade and investment between the two countries.

Related Link

• Japan-Bulgaria Relations (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)