site.btaForeign Minister Zaharieva to Pay Two-Day Visit to France

Sofia, October 22 (BTA) - Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister for Judicial Reform and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva will pay a two-day visit to France on October 23 and 24, Zaharieva's Ministry said on Sunday.

On the first day of her stay in Paris, Zaharieva will confer with France Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian. The two will discuss the forthcoming Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Council. Topics on the European agenda, the future of the European Union and matters concerning bilateral cooperation will also highlight the talks between the chief diplomats of Bulgaria and France.

On October 23, Deputy PM Zaharieva will confer with Secretary General for European Affairs Philippe Leglise-Costa, the press release says.

Over working breakfast, on October 24 Zaharieva will hold talks with France's Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals Nicole Belloubet.