Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel discussed key issues on Bulgaria's European agenda with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
19 June 2023 News
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel held a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels. The Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister is on a working visit to the Belgian capital.
Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Mariya Gabriel on her assumption of office as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the regularly elected government and wished her success in her new commitments. The Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister briefed Mrs von der Leyen on the priorities of the Cabinet.
The topic of Bulgaria's accession to Schengen, which remains key for our country, was discussed. Mariya Gabriel thanked Ursula von der Leyen for the support of the European Commission on this important topic.
The focus of the meeting was also on the challenges Bulgaria is facing in terms of progress in implementing the Recovery and Resilience Plan. Mariya Gabriel also confirmed to the President of the European Commission the government's commitment to continue active work on all tasks related to the accession to the euro area.
At the end of the meeting, Mariya Gabriel and Ursula von der Leyen agreed on the solidarity and unity of the European Union in relation to support for Ukraine.