Bulgaria PM Encouraged to Keep Up Good Work by German Chancellor

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov received Thursday appreciation from German Chancellor Angela Merkel for the steps taken by the government. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov had a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Thursday to present the country's economic development and the reform measures taken by the government.

According to the press office of the Bulgarian Council of Ministers, Borisov and Merkel discussed the political and economic relations between the two countries and in a European context.

"The substantially improved budget indicators allow Bulgaria a refinancing on the financial markets at profitable conditions," Borisov said.

Merkel, in turn, expressed her positive evaluation of the steps taken by the Bulgarian government and encouraged Prime Minister Borisov to maintain the good work of the Cabinet.

The phone conversation between Borisov and Merkel anticipates an upcoming EC report on Bulgaria's progress in the spheres of justice and home affairs.

The EC report on Bulgaria under the Co-operation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) is due next week.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Borisov met with European Council President Herman van Rompuy and European Commission President Jos? Manuel Barroso in Brussels.

According to the press office of the Bulgarian Council of Ministers, Brussels praised the improved EU funds absorption and the financial condition of the country.

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