Minister Angelkova talked with H.E. Nargiz Gurbanova, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Bulgaria

The Minister of Tourism Nikolina Angelkova held a working meeting with H.E.  Nargiz Gurbanova, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Bulgaria. During the meeting joint information tours were discussed, to be held in the two countries.  Minister Angelkova explained that work for their preparation is underway and they are set to be implemented next year.  In support of the project will be the expected opening of a direct flight line between Sofia and Baku. H.E.  Gurbanova announced that the preparation of the line is at the final stage and it should be a fact as early as January next year.

The Minister of Tourism announced that work is being done on the second congress on civilizations  which is to be held in Sofia  at the end of 2018 and Mr. Abulfaz Garaev, the Minister of Culture and  Tourism of Azerbaijan, is also invited.  She added that as moderator of the event is invited CNN anchor Richard Quest and negotiations are well advanced. 

Minister Angelkova presented to her guest the events to be organized by the Ministry during the Presidency of the Council of EU.  One of them will be held within the exhibition “Vacation and SPA” and non-EU ministries will be able to take part, Minister Angelkova clarified.   

Opportunities for joint initiatives in qualification and re-qualification of staff were also discussed at the meeting.