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For the fourth consecutive year, Burgas hosted an international business forum, which established the city as a key center for the development of trade and economic relations in the region. The event aims to promote partnerships between businesses in Bulgaria, Turkey and Romania and to deepen the existing strategic ties between the three countries.
The forum was officially opened by the Mayor of Burgas, Dimitar Nikolov, who welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in the face of contemporary economic, energy and infrastructure challenges.
Among the official guests were:
H.E. Mehmet Sait Uyanik – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to Bulgaria
Fikret Ince – Chairman of the Turkish-Bulgarian Business Council at DEIK and founder of BULTISHAD
Burhan Nemutlu – Chairman of the Management Board of the Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Viktor Gugushev – Chairman of the Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Boyko Takov – Executive Director of the Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
In his speech, Mayor Nikolov emphasized the importance of Bulgaria's Schengen membership as a strategic opportunity to facilitate the movement of goods and capital. He stressed the need to implement key infrastructure projects, including the expansion of the road to Malko Tarnovo and improving the conditions for handling freight traffic at border crossings.
"Cooperation between our countries is not just an opportunity, but a necessity," said the mayor of Burgas.
During the forum, the strong presence of Turkish companies in Burgas was noted, especially in the transport, logistics, trade and tourism sectors, with increased interest in investments in production observed in recent years.
Burgas Municipality continues to actively develop its industrial zones with provided infrastructure, with over 40 companies already operating in them, including international investors, which create new jobs and contribute to the economic growth of the region.
Special emphasis was placed on the development of high-tech industries.
As part of the event, Mayor Dimitar Nikolov held a meeting with the Rector of Kirklareli University, Prof. Dr. Rengin Ak.
During the conversation, opportunities for expanding cooperation in the fields of education and science were discussed. The University of Kirklareli educates over 26,000 students and has over 1,000 professors, offering programs in English and actively developing medical and pharmaceutical training.
The university management presented a project for a children's hospital, which will be used both for treatment and for practical training of students. Opportunities for joint educational programs, student exchange and internships in a real work environment were discussed.
The Turkish institution expressed interest in deepening the partnership with Bulgarian higher education institutions, including the University "Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov", with which a cooperation agreement has already been signed.
During the meeting, it was emphasized that the geographical proximity between Burgas and Kırklareli creates excellent prerequisites for building sustainable partnerships in the fields of education, medicine and the training of highly qualified personnel.
The forum once again reinforced the role of Burgas as a bridge between Europe and Asia and as an attractive destination for investments, innovations and sustainable business development.
