site.btaPrime Minister Borissov Holds Video Conference with Leaders of American Jewish Organizations

Sofia, October 19 (BTA) - Prime Minister Boyko Borissov on
Monday held a video conference with the leaders of the major
Jewish organizations in the US within the framework of the 75th
session of the UN General Assembly, the government information
service said.

The focus was on the shared agenda for strategic partnership
between Bulgaria and the US, the fight against anti-Semitism,
the Bulgarian-Israeli dialogue and UN's key role to
international peace and security.

Borissov said: "Bulgaria and the US are allies and strategic
partners. Bilateral cooperation is very extensive with prospects
 for advancement both bilaterally and within the framework of
NATO and EU-US relations." The Bulgarian Prime Minister said
that Bulgaria's close relations with American Jewish
organizations are a stepping stone for enhancement of bilateral
dialogue between Sofia and Washington and practical cooperation
between Bulgaria and Israel.

Borissov expressed gratitude for the US support for Bulgaria's
efforts to curb the COVID-19 epidemic.

During the conference Borissov shared the concern of the global
Jewish and international community over the growing
anti-Semitism amd all forms of fanaticism. He added that the
Bulgarian institutions and the Jewish community in the country
continue to carefully monitor the Internet for anti-Semitic
materials so that prompt measures can be taken.

The Prime Minister also noted the importance which Bulgaria
attaches to its relations with Israel both bilaterally and from
the point of view of the peace process in the Middle East.

"This year marks the 30 anniversary of the resumption of
Bulgarian-Israeli diplomatic relations. We reconfirm our will to
 continue to further develop cooperation with Israel which is
among Bulgaria's key partners," said Borissov.

Participating in the meeting were the leaders of  the Conference
 of Presidents of the Major American Jewish Organizations, the
Anti-Defamation League, B'nai B'rith International, the National
 Coalition Supporting Eurasian Jewry, the World Jewish Congress
and the World Jewish Restitution Organization. NV/PP