Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Held a Meeting with the Swiss Ambassador to Bulgaria, Pierre Hagmann
05 November 2026 News
In the context of the 110th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva and the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Bulgaria, Pierre Hagmann, emphasized the importance of the good relations built over the years and the commitment to further developing them.
“Bulgaria and Switzerland have a long-standing partnership with a proven track record. It is important to continue to develop our cooperation both on a bilateral basis and within the framework of relations with the European Union,” Deputy Minister Tasheva said.
Among the main topics of conversation were opportunities to expand trade and economic relations and encourage investment. Deputy Minister Tasheva highlighted the role of economic diplomacy and active contacts between institutions and businesses in attracting new Swiss investment in Bulgaria.
Innovation, high technology, science and research were also identified as areas with significant potential for deeper partnership. In this regard, Deputy Minister Tasheva and Ambassador Hagmann highlighted as an example of successful cooperation the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT), established in 2022 in partnership with the Swiss Institutes of Technology in Zurich (ETH) and Lausanne (EPFL).
The results of the Swiss-Bulgarian Cooperation Programme, which supports strategic reforms in Bulgaria in five key areas, were also discussed during the meeting. Deputy Minister Tasheva assessed positively the achievements and emphasized the importance of continuing the government’s efforts towards its full implementation.
The two interlocutors also exchanged views on current issues on the European agenda, including relations between the European Union and Switzerland. They noted the importance of stability and predictability in these relations for the development of European cooperation and the implementation of joint initiatives.
More photos
