President Pavlopoulos, Bulgarian FM Mitov confirm mutual will to further strengthen bilateral relations

Pavlopoulos stressed that the already very good relations between the two countries can become even better adding that we always believed that the peoples of the Balkans have a position in the European Union because the Balkan peninsula is part of Europe.

Referring to the refugees issue, Pavlopoulos noted that in this crucial period we can face the problem together because we have the same sensitivities and we will deal with it on conditions that are consistent with the culture of our countries. The refugees are human beings that need protection. The Mediterranean is not a sea that bodies should be washed ashore, particularly bodies of small children, said Pavlopoulos.

He also underlined the need for the two countries to cooperate in order the conflict in the Middle East and particularly in Syria to stop because, as long as this war continues the refugees inflow will continue.

Concluding, Pavlopoulos noted that in this crucial period we must show to our European partners that, despite the difficulties were are facing, we have the European conscience and the European orientation that will help Europe to return to its Principles and the Values.

On his part, the Bulgarian Foreign Minister also referred to the traditionally excellent relations between the two countries adding that they should be further strengthened and to develop into a dynamically developing geopolitical environment in which we should be together and coordinate our action.

Mitov conveyed Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev regards adding that they are getting prepared for Pavlopoulos' official visit to Sofia in the following weeks.