The Ambassador of Bulgaria to Bangladesh, H.E. Dr. Nikolay Yankov, visited the Hon’ble Adviser for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ambassador Md. Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.
During their meeting, Hon’ble Adviser congratulated the Ambassador on his credentials. The Ambassador proposed the first round of Bilateral Consultations to enhance relations between Bangladesh and Bulgaria. Hon’ble Adviser thanked Bulgaria for allowing Bangladeshi students to apply for visas at embassies in Hanoi and Jakarta and requested increased enrollment and educational cooperation. The Ambassador agreed to allow Bangladeshi nationals to apply for work visas at suitable embassies and affirmed the start of Visa Facilitating Services (VFS) for visa issuance in Dhaka.
They also explored opportunities for expanding bilateral trade, investment, cooperation in the IT sector, cultural cooperation, and qualifying for the EU’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) after 2029.
Additionally, Hon’ble Adviser sought Bulgarian support for Bangladesh regarding the Rohingya issue in international forums, including the UN and the EU.