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Bulgarian Economy Minister Attends Energy and Economic Summit of  Atlantic Council in Istanbul

Sofia, November 20 (BTA) - Bulgarian Economy Minister Bozhidar
Loukarski attended the 7th Energy and Economic Summit of the
Atlantic Council in Istanbul, said his Ministry Friday. The
event brought together over 600 opinion-makers of 40 countries
and was inaugurated by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. 

Addressing the forum, the Bulgarian Minister underscored the
fine relations that Bulgaria has with the other countries in
Southeast Europe, the potential of the region and the importance
 of stability for growth.
 
He spoke of the priorities of the ruling majority in Bulgaria -
fighting corruption, ensuring transparency in the expending of
public funds, optimizing the work of the state administration,
among others. He said that corruption remains one of the most
serious stumbling blocs for attracting more foreign investment
in Bulgaria and the region as a whole - which is why it needs to
 be addressed with joint efforts.

The participants in the forum discussed the opportunities for
implemening key infrastrucure projects.