The spike in fuel prices and its direct impact on the economy, business competitiveness and household spending are a pan-European problem for which all EU countries are looking for quick and sustainable solutions. Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov said at a meeting with the Slovak Ambassador in Sofia, His Excellency (H. E.) Vasil Grivna The Minister added that in a period when prices are rising, transport should not make goods and services more expensive.
Minister Ismailov stressed that there is an intensive dialogue with neighbouring countries to accelerate infrastructure projects. "We are working hard with Greece to increase the capacity at the border crossings between the two countries. We have a common understanding with our Turkish neighbours that we need to facilitate and speed up the passage of goods through the world's busiest road border crossing at Kapitan Andreevo. We envisage its expansion, doubling of the railway line to the Greek and Turkish borders, as well as the construction of the Black Sea highway, "Korman Ismailov said.
The meeting outlined the common understanding that connectivity is not just an infrastructure, but a strategic tool for economic growth, regional integration and a stronger Europe.
Ambassador Grivna expressed gratitude to the government, and in particular to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, for the good organization of Bulgarian airspace, so as to take over flights to take European citizens out of the Middle East.
