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World leaders congratulate Bulgaria on National Day

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Heads of state and leaders from around the world congratulated the Bulgarian people on their National Day in congratulatory addresses sent to President Rumen Radev on the occasion of the 147th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria.

On behalf of the American people, U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Bulgaria on its National Day, March 3, and wished the Bulgarian people happiness and prosperity. The United States and Bulgaria share a long history of working together as friends and allies, the US President wrote in his letter to the Bulgarian Head of State.

Donald Trump highlighted Bulgaria’s role as a valuable partner, working alongside the United States to advance efforts for a sustainable end to the war in Ukraine and to ensure secure, reliable, and affordable energy supplies.

In his greeting on the occasion of Bulgaria's National Day, King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland expressed satisfaction with the strong ties shared by the two countries and looks forward to further strengthening the friendly relations.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres also congratulated the Bulgarian people on their National Day. In his message to Rumen Radev, he pointed out that the international community is facing an increasing number of challenges that require multilateral solutions. He emphasized the need to strengthen peace, sustainable development and human rights.




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