Bulgaria is one of the world's leading countries in helping Ukraine in the difficult battle it is fighting.
This is what Prime Minister of Bulgaria Nikolay Denkov said at a joint briefing with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev.
We are constantly building on our support, both in terms of diplomatic efforts - the EU invitation, NATO integration and military and technical assistance, so at any moment we are checking your needs and our capabilities, Denkov said.
Zelensky said that he and Denkov had agreed that Ukraine and Bulgaria would accelerate the development of logistics and infrastructure in the region.
Our mutual respect for the principle of good neighbourliness will contribute to the economic growth of both countries, he added.
Zelensky said that fruitful and practical talks had taken place.
"I appreciate Bulgaria's support for our efforts to expand trade flows and restore normal navigation in the Black Sea and Danube region. It is extremely important to maintain normal economic relations despite all the challenges," he said.
On today's meeting of European leaders, which French President Emmanuel Macron will host to bolster Western support for Ukraine amid growing fears that support for Kiev is waning two years into its fight against Russia, Zelensky said:
"Macron is bringing together European partners to propose urgent measures on their part. I know what will be discussed, but we will see the results."
The Bulgarian representative will be Defence Minister Todor Tagarev, Denkov said, as he himself could not attend because of his visit to Kiev.
According to Denkov, Tagarev will participate in a meaningful way in the discussion at the Elysee Palace.
The prime minister recalled that Bulgaria supported the G7 declaration and has been continuously building on its support for Ukraine since then.
"Not for a moment have we stopped looking for opportunities for support, including the efforts of the international community to find the right formula to punish those responsible for the suffering of the Ukrainian people", Denkov said. / BGNES
