site.btaDeputy Foreign Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Bulgaria's Accession to Schengen Area

Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen Area and the Western Balkan countries' prospects of joining the EU were on the agenda of a meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and Joel Meyer, the new French Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported Wednesday.

Petrova accepted copies of the letters of credence of Meyer. The excellent French-Bulgarian partnership, based on deep historical roots and trust, was confirmed at the meeting.

The agenda also included the possibility of deepening trade and economic ties and cooperation between the two countries in the fields of defence and energy.