Meeting of Minister Mitov with Ambassador Ries on the occasion of her final departure from Bulgaria
22 July 2015 News
Minister Daniel Mitov welcomed today at the MFA Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the USA to Bulgaria Marcie Ries on the occasion of the forthcoming completion of her mandate. Foreign Minister Mitov thanked Ambassador Ries for her contribution to the deepening of the strategic partnership between the two countries and expressed hope that this trend will continue in the future.
During the meeting they discussed the current state of bilateral relations, as well as issues of shared interest. Minister Mitov and Ambassador Ries expressed willingness for further expansion of the ties between the two countries in all areas of the multifaceted dialogue between Bulgaria and the USA.
Minister Mitov commented also on his working visit to the U.S. held on 13-17 July, saying that during his talks in Washington he had received affirmation of the excellent U.S.-Bulgaria partnership. The Foreign Minister reiterated that the current visa regime for Bulgarian citizens does not respond to the level of dialogue between the two countries and called for the continuation of the active collaboration for the removal of visa restrictions.
Minister Mitov and Ambassador Ries emphasized the importance of the intensive dialogue at all possible levels and expressed hope and readiness for consistent further development of the contacts. As a sign of gratitude for the fruitful cooperation, Minister Mitov awarded Ambassador Ries with MFA’s plaque of honor.