Minister Nadezhda Neynski: Bulgaria Consolidates Its Role as a Technological Partner in Strategic Cooperation with the United States
27 April 2026 News
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nadezhda Neynski, joined the visit of the Bulgarian scientist Eng. Dr Petko Dinev to Sofia Tech Park, marking the beginning of his visit to Bulgaria on 27 and 28 April 2026.
“I would like to thank Eng. Dr Petko Dinev for accepting my invitation to participate in the celebrations marking the anniversaries of the establishment of bilateral relations between Bulgaria and the United States, as well as the founding of the American republic, which we are jointly commemorating this year. His outstanding scientific achievements and valuable contribution to Bulgarian – American cooperation are a source of pride for all of us,” Minister Neynski stated. She noted that the deepened partnership in the fields of defence, energy, education and investment provides a solid foundation for expanding cooperation into new strategic areas.
“It is no coincidence that Eng. Dinev’s programme begins precisely at Sofia Tech Park, which represents Bulgaria’s innovation hub of global significance,” Minister Neynski further stated, emphasising the country’s potential in the development of high technologies, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. Bulgaria’s top diplomat also highlighted the scientist’s contribution to international projects: “His work in the field of optical and digital imaging technologies, applied in the Artemis I and Artemis II missions of NASA, is a concrete example of Bulgarian contribution to contemporary technological and space projects of the United States.”
The Foreign Minister underlined that Bulgaria has strong potential in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, robotics and space research, and expressed readiness to deepen joint initiatives with the United States with a view to promoting economic growth and technological resilience. She also expressed confidence that scientific and technological cooperation will remain a key factor in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries and in developing sustainable relations.
The visit of Eng. Dinev is taking place at the invitation of Minister Neynski and is aimed at highlighting the importance of the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and the United States, as well as expanding cooperation in key areas such as science, technology, innovation, education and space. As part of his programme, he will visit leading educational and innovation institutions and hold meetings with representatives of the scientific community.
The visit of the Bulgarian scientist forms part of the joint celebrations between Bulgaria and the United States in 2026, including the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the 5th anniversary of the signing of the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, and the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Defence Cooperation Agreement.
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