Hanoi, Oct. 1 -- Bulgaria always attaches importance to developing relations with Vietnam, its leading important partner in the region, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Pavlov affirmed during talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Le Thi Thu Hang as part of the latter's working trip to the European country.

At their meeting on September 30, the two officials exchanged information on the situation in each country. Hang congratulated Bulgaria on its recent development and European integration achievements, including accession to the Schengen Agreement on free movement in Europe and its plan to join Eurozone in early 2026.

Pavlov said Bulgaria is close to completing its European integration process, with membership in the Organisa...