Diplomatic representatives of Russia and Bulgaria discussed the nuances of the resumption of the activities of the Bulgarian Consulate in Yekaterinburg. Diplomatic representation in addition to Sverdlovsk, will serve several regions of the Middle Urals. The office will be headed by P. Petkov, who held this position at the moment of suspension of the work of the Consulate. Specific dates were not announced.
The question of opening the Consulate, closed 4.5 years ago, was raised Bulgarian delegations in the course of numerous visits to the region. As said Andrei Sobolev, Minister of foreign economic relations of the Sverdlovsk government, the resumption of the activities of the Embassy is beneficial to both parties. According to officials, the resumption of the activities of the diplomatic mission will have a positive impact on many aspects of cooperation between the Russian region and the Balkan Republic.
Note that this year the Bulgarian tourist sector feels the impact of the crisis in the Russian Federation. Against this background, the authorities of the Balkan countries are trying to increase the flow of Russian tourists, making efforts including on the diplomatic front.
