Wang Yi Holds Talks with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Petrova

On the 19th, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, held talks with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Petrova in Sofia. Wang Yi stated that Bulgaria is one of the first countries to recognize New China, and the two sides share friendly sentiments. China-Bulgaria relations are embracing important opportunities, and this visit to Bulgaria comes at an opportune time. The two sides conducted in-depth communication on planning the next stage of high-level exchanges and advancing practical cooperation in various fields, and reached broad consensus. It is necessary to continuously consolidate the political foundation, strengthen communication and coordination, and create important conditions for deepening mutually beneficial cooperation. China respects Bulgaria's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is glad to see Bulgaria accelerate the realization of its development goals under the leadership of the new government. China is willing to be Bulgaria's long-term and reliable strategic partner in this process. It is hoped that Bulgaria will continue to adhere to the one-China principle and understand and support China's legitimate position of safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity.