Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Receives a Phone Call from Bulgarian Counterpart

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received a phone call on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Georg Georgiev. 

During the call, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between both friendly countries, in addition they reviewed aspects of existing bilateral cooperation and its future prospects, with attaching special importance on strengthening economic partnership between the two countries . 

The discussion also touched on the “Development Road” project, as the Bulgarian Minister expressed his country’s willingness to contribute to this strategic project, which is expected to contribute to stimulate regional growth by linking infrastructure and facilitating trade.

On his part, Minister Hussein promised to follow up on Bulgaria’s proposals related to the project, stressing Iraq’s keenness to strengthen economic cooperation with Bulgaria and its commitment to continuing dialogue with international partners to accomplish mutual interests.

At the end of the call, the Bulgarian Minister extended an official invitation to Minister Fuad Hussein to visit Bulgaria in order to deepen mutual dialogue. On his part Minister Hussein expressed his gratitude for the invitation, affirming his readiness to fulfill it as soon as possible.