Deputy Prime Minister Donchev and the Speaker of the Lower House of the Japanese Parliament discussed the possibilities for deepening economic relations between Bulgaria and Japan

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth Tomislav Donchev met with the Speaker of the Lower House of the Japanese Parliament Fukushiro Nukaga during his visit to Japan for the opening of the Bulgarian pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka.

Mr. Fukushiro Nukaga received Deputy Prime Minister Donchev at his official residence in Tokyo, where they discussed the possibilities for deepening the good economic relations between the two countries. Deputy Prime Minister Donchev emphasized that Japan is a priority strategic partner, but above all a good friend for Bulgaria. During the conversation, emphasis was placed on bilateral cooperation in areas such as information technology, scientific research and the automotive industry.

Donchev stressed that Bulgaria's capabilities are not limited to the production of yogurt and rose oil. "Our country has enormous potential for development in industry, information technology and artificial intelligence. It is important to set high goals and have the ambition to develop products and services that will help us face global challenges," he said. During the meeting, the possibilities for attracting Japanese companies to Bulgarian industrial parks were also discussed.

The Chairman of the Lower House of the Japanese Parliament congratulated Donchev on the Bulgarian pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka and expressed his good impressions of his visit to Bulgaria in 2024 at the invitation of the Speaker of the 50th National Assembly, Ms. Raya Nazaryan.

Our Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Marieta Arabadzhieva, also attended the meeting.