Chinese ambassador receives highest Bulgarian order

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev here on Wednesday awards the highest state order to Chinese Ambassador to Bulgaria Wei Jinghua for his contributions to the development of bilateral ties.

In recent years, the two countries have exchanged visits at the highest levels, and bilateral relations enter a new phase of intensive development, Plevneliev says when he decorates Wei with the Order of the Stara Planina, First Class.

Wei has contributed to the deepening of bilateral dialogue under the "16+1" cooperation, bilateral trade and export of Bulgarian products to China both increased during his diplomatic term in Bulgaria, Plevneliev says.

The two countries have also signed a number of important agreements in the fields of agriculture, education, tourism, maritime transport, fight against crime, and a memorandum to promote the Belt and Road Initiative.

Wei says mutual trust at the political level between the two countries has been growing steadily, and the benefits to both nations are becoming more tangible.

He adds that the order is not only an honor for himself, but also a recognition of the work of the entire team of the Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria. Endit