On October 19, 2026 local time, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Poulev in Sofia.
Wang Yi congratulated Deputy Prime Minister Poulev on the complete success of his recent visit to China, stating that the current period is an important window of opportunity for the development of China-Bulgaria relations, and that the two sides should meet each other halfway and support their respective development and revitalization through more practical cooperation. China is ready to expand practical cooperation with Bulgaria in fields such as finance and investment. China hopes that Bulgaria will optimize its visa policies and create better conditions for personnel exchanges between the two countries. China believes that with the efforts of both sides, China-Bulgaria relations will surely open a new chapter of greater vitality.
Wang Yi stated that Bulgaria, with its unique geographical location, can serve as an important link connecting Asia and Europe, and as an EU member, it can play a positive role in China-EU strategic cooperation. China is ready to work with Bulgaria to ensure greater alignment between the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, TITR).
Poulev congratulated China on its successful modernization efforts and its major achievements in economic development, scientific and technological innovation, and infrastructure. Poulev stated that his recent visit to China was very successful, and the high-level reception by the Chinese side reflected the great importance China attaches to Bulgaria. Bulgaria's new government has the willingness and long-term plans for developing relations with China, and is ready to serve as a gateway for Chinese enterprises to enter Europe. Bulgaria is willing to make unremitting efforts to promote Bulgaria-China and EU-China cooperation and to translate friendly relations into more practical cooperation outcomes.
