Bulgaria to Continue Gas Transit to Hungary, Confirms Foreign Minister Szijjártó
Bulgaria reaffirms its commitment to ensuring gas transit via the TurkStream pipeline amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
Bulgaria will continue facilitating the transit of natural gas to Hungary, a critical component of Hungary's energy supply which predominantly relies on the TurkStream pipeline.
This announcement was made by Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó following discussions with his Bulgarian counterpart.
A statement from Hungary’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that successful coalition talks have yielded a new stable government in Bulgaria, which is seen as conducive to sustained bilateral cooperation on several strategic matters.
Péter Szijjártó communicated via social media that he had a phone conversation with the new Bulgarian official, Georg Georgiev, during which both parties reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral relations.
Hungary has supported Bulgaria’s efforts to join the Schengen Area and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and this support was acknowledged with gratitude by the Bulgarian minister.
Szijjártó also expressed appreciation for the Bulgarian community residing in Hungary.
The discussions further included mutual agreement on continuing efforts against illegal immigration and a shared interest in achieving peace in Central Europe.
Minister Szijjártó emphasized the significance of maintaining uninterrupted gas supply through countries along the TurkStream route, noting that Bulgaria's assurance on this matter is particularly welcome in light of recent physical, political, and financial challenges facing the pipeline.
Bulgaria’s commitment to being a reliable transit country for natural gas is crucial, especially given these obstacles, ensuring that Hungary’s energy needs are met securely.
This announcement was made by Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó following discussions with his Bulgarian counterpart.
A statement from Hungary’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that successful coalition talks have yielded a new stable government in Bulgaria, which is seen as conducive to sustained bilateral cooperation on several strategic matters.
Péter Szijjártó communicated via social media that he had a phone conversation with the new Bulgarian official, Georg Georgiev, during which both parties reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral relations.
Hungary has supported Bulgaria’s efforts to join the Schengen Area and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and this support was acknowledged with gratitude by the Bulgarian minister.
Szijjártó also expressed appreciation for the Bulgarian community residing in Hungary.
The discussions further included mutual agreement on continuing efforts against illegal immigration and a shared interest in achieving peace in Central Europe.
Minister Szijjártó emphasized the significance of maintaining uninterrupted gas supply through countries along the TurkStream route, noting that Bulgaria's assurance on this matter is particularly welcome in light of recent physical, political, and financial challenges facing the pipeline.
Bulgaria’s commitment to being a reliable transit country for natural gas is crucial, especially given these obstacles, ensuring that Hungary’s energy needs are met securely.
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