Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Sofia forum highlights expanding Bulgaria–China research cooperation

17 deals signed to deepen scientific collaboration

Photo: BAS

Bulgarian and Chinese researchers discussed scientific cooperation at a forum in Sofia on Friday, attended by representatives of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), government officials, economists and public figures. Organised jointly by the BAS and the China Media Group, the event focused on innovative technologies and sustainable development models, including green energy, photovoltaic systems, and recent space research achievements.


Expanding cooperation between Bulgaria and China is becoming increasingly important, said Tsvetan Simeonov, chairman of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Successful joint research projects by scientists from both countries were presented.


In the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov and Xiao Jie, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, seventeen cooperation agreements were signed in Sofia between non-governmental organisations, universities and associations from the two countries.


Editor: Miglena Ivanova
Posted in English by E. Radkova



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

A warning for dangerous rainfall has been issued for 12 regions in Southern Bulgaria

On Friday, the lowest temperatures will be between 4°C and 9°C, reaching up to 12°C in the southeast, around 6°C in Sofia . During the next 24 hours, the weather will remain cloudy. It will rain in almost the entire country. During the day, rainfall..

published on 11/27/25 6:45 PM

Varna mayor Blagomir Kotsev released pending trial on €102,258 bond

The Varna District Court has released the city’s mayor, Blagomir Kotsev, on a financial bond of €102,258. Before the court’s decision was announced, supporters of the mayor and members of the We Continue the Change party gathered outside the..

published on 11/27/25 5:37 PM

Three detained and five police officers injured at last night's protest in Sofia

Three people, including an Italian citizen, were arrested during last night's protest against the adoption of the 2026 budget in front of the National Assembly, the director of the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs, Chief Commissioner Lyubomir..

published on 11/27/25 3:50 PM