site.btaFrench Companies Interested in Investing in Bulgaria

Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov held a meeting with Stephane Delayer, President of the French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Vessela Todorova-Mosettig, Director of the Chamber. The meeting discussed opportunities for joint cooperation and initiatives that will help to present Bulgaria as an attractive place for business and investment.

The participants in the meeting talked about intensifying relations between Bulgaria and France, with trade, investment, tourism, energy and other sectors highlighted as having the greatest potential.

Minister Dilov stressed that priority is given to the deepening of trade and economic relations with France, as a traditional partner of Bulgaria. "France is the 6th largest market for Bulgaria, in terms of exports," the Economy Minister said. According to him, the trade balance is traditionally positive for Bulgaria, with the trade between the two countries exceeding EUR 2.1 billion in the first ten months of 2024.

During the meeting, upcoming business forums in France were discussed, with the aim of promoting Bulgaria as a destination for investment and for doing business among French entrepreneurs. 

"We are counting on the assistance of the Chamber to further expand the presence of French business in Bulgaria," Dilov stressed.

For his part, Delayer pointed out that French companies are interested in investing in Bulgaria and their number will continue to increase.