Xi Jinping pointed out that Bulgaria was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations 70 years ago, traditional friendship has been inherited and carried forward. It is hoped that the two countries will take the upgrading of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership as a new starting point, work together to cope with the test of international changes, add new connotations to China-Bulgaria friendship and inject new impetus into bilateral cooperation.

Bulgaria President Rumen Radev made address during the 70th Anniversary of China-Bulgaria

Rumen Radev said that he was very happy to visit China on the occasion of celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations. Lifting Bulgaria-China relations to a strategic partnership will further consolidate the foundation of bilateral relations. As the Belt and Road Initiative is conducive to world peace and prosperity, the Bulgarian side is ready to deeply participate in it by giving full play to its advantages of location in the region and trying to become a gateway and hub connecting Europe and Asia. The Bulgarian side is willing to expand exchanges and cooperation with the Chinese side in such areas as trade, transportation, aviation, logistics, finance, innovation, local areas and people-people and cultural engagement. Chinese enterprises are welcome to increase investment in Bulgaria. Bulgaria supports multilateralism and the World Trade Organization, and stands ready to step up coordination and cooperation with the Chinese side. The Bulgarian side will continuously stay committed to advancing EU-China relations and cooperation between the Central and Eastern European countries and China.

William Wu (R) was invited to attend thee Anniversary Party

Rumen Dadev, the President, participated in the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations between China and Bulgaria at the Bulgarian Embassy in Beijing, and delivered a keynote speech. William Wu, the Managing Director of TOKO Group, as a representative of SMEs, received an invitation to participate in this anniversary event in Beijing.