site.btaPM Zhelyazkov Acquaints European Council President with Bulgaria's Capabilities for AI Development

Bulgaria's capabilities for development in the field of artificial intelligence were demonstrated to European Council President Antonio Costa on the third day of his visit to Bulgaria, the Government Information Service said Tuesday. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov accompanied the guest to the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) in Sofia, where they got acquainted with the current result of the work of young scientists from 26 nationalities.

INSAIT Director Martin Vechev presented the Institute's achievements to Prime Minister Zhelyazkov and President Kosta, and noted that thanks to INSAIT, Bulgaria has a serious advantage over a number of other countries, as the Institute and its research are world-class. 

INSAIT was established in early 2021 and is the first institute of its kind in Eastern Europe. It provides an opportunity for Bulgaria to become one of the leaders in Europe in the field of artificial intelligence and to participate in the global race in this area, the press release reads.

The President of the European Council’s official visit to this country started in Sofia on April 27, when he conferred with Prime Minister Zhelyazkov and President Rumen Radev. On April 28, Costa visited the Arsenal military plant in Kazanlak and the Aquaponics Centre at Trakia University in Stara Zagora.