Brussels, Bucharest and Skopje congratulate Iliana Iotova on election victory

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Iliana Iotova on her victory in the presidential election in a post on X. ''From security and defence to our competitiveness and energy independence, I look forward to continuing our joint work. For a strong Bulgaria in a strong Europe'', Ursula von der Leyen wrote.

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Romanian President Nicușor Dan also congratulated Iliana Iotova on her election victory in Bulgaria, BTA reported. ''Congratulations to Iliana Iotova on her election as President of Bulgaria! I look forward to continuing our close work together and to deepening cooperation between our countries. As neighbours, EU partners and NATO allies, there is much we can do together for the security and development of our region, starting with the Black Sea. I look forward to welcoming President Iotova to Romania soon'', Nicușor Dan wrote on X.

President of North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova also extended her congratulations to Iliana Iotova on her victory in the presidential election. “I look forward to working together in mutual respect, open dialogue and genuine partnership. In good faith we can overcome existing challenges, strengthen Macedonian-Bulgarian relations, and advance peace, stability and prosperity”, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova said.

Edited by Ivo Ivanov

Translated by Kostadin Atanasov