Between 23–26 September 2025, a training course titled “Economic Diplomacy” was held in Sofia, organized by the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria under the auspices of the Bulgarian Rotating Chairmanship of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC). The initiative provided representatives of key state institutions with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge on topics related to the economic dimensions of foreign policy, international trade relations, and investment promotion.
InvestBulgaria Agency (IBA) was represented by its Executive Director, Mrs. Mila Nenova, who delivered a detailed presentation outlining the Agency’s main activities, priorities, and strategic role in attracting investments to Bulgaria. In her address, she emphasized the importance of economic diplomacy as a tool for fostering business partnerships and economic growth, as well as the need for all institutions to act proactively and in unity in presenting Bulgaria as a reliable and competitive investment destination.
Mrs. Nenova’s presentation was met with great interest by participants and sparked an active discussion on opportunities for closer inter-institutional cooperation and a more integrated approach to promoting Bulgaria to the international business community.
The training brought together representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy and Industry, Ministry of Innovation and Growth, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, among other institutions.
The event was marked by strong international participation, featuring diplomats and guest lecturers from the embassies of Greece, Austria, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Serbia, and Moldova, who shared valuable practical insights and best practices in the field of economic diplomacy.
IBA’s participation in the initiative underscores the importance of institutional cooperation in attracting strategic investments and positioning Bulgaria as an appealing business destination on the international stage.
