PM Borisov Suggests L.Pavlova to Lead the Global Center of CEE and China

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and Chairman of the State Council of China Li Keqiang have expressed satisfaction with the results achieved during their meetings in Sofia. This was announced by the press service of the Council of Ministers. They spoke before Li Keqiang's departure, who was on an official four-day visit to Bulgaria.

During the visit, the two Heads of Government talked about deepening bilateral co-operation and cooperation
opportunities for further activation of business contacts.

In the talks, Boyko Borisov and Li Keqiang stressed the importance of the arrangements in Sofia - the commitment of the Chinese side to the Belene NPP project, China's participation in the implementation of infrastructure projects, the agreement to set up a Global Center for the partnership of the CEE and China and the signed instruments to promote economic and trade cooperation.

"We have achieved great results not only in our bilateral relations. The summit of 16 + 1 also gives impetus to co-operation at a higher level, "Li Keqiang said.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Borisov has proposed the Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Council 2018 Lilyana Pavlova to take over the organization for the establishment and management of the future Global Partnership Center of the Central and Eastern European countries and China.

In the talks, Boyko Borisov and Li Keqiang have indicated that cooperation under the "16 + 1" initiative aims at strengthening
unity in Europe and to support the development and implementation of projects in different areas between the countries of the region.