Minister Georg Georgiev: Bulgaria's Inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program Remains One of Our Top Priorities
06 May 2025 News
"Bulgaria's inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program remains one of our top priorities and a key issue in the bilateral dialogue between Bulgaria and the U.S. as trusted allies and partners." This was emphasised by Minister Georg Georgiev during a meeting with Christopher Pratt, Deputy Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The meeting took place as part of the Bulgarian Foreign Minister's visit to the U.S. to attend the Munich Leaders Meeting hosted in Washington, D.C.
The progress achieved by our country in recent months was a central focus of the discussion between the two officials.
Minister Georgiev emphasised Bulgaria's commitment to taking all necessary steps to secure a positive decision within the shortest possible timeframe.
During the conversation, Bulgaria's significant progress in fulfilling the technical criteria for joining the program was acknowledged.
Georg Georgiev and Christopher Pratt were unanimous in their view that Bulgaria's inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program would bring substantial benefits for deepening cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy, security, tourism and other key sectors.
Earlier in the day, Minister Georgiev also held a meeting with Andrew Peek, Senior Director for Europe and Eurasia at the White House National Security Council. The meeting addressed priority issues on the bilateral agenda, and both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and the United States.
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