CGTN Exclusive interview with Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova

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China and Bulgaria share a long history of friendship and cooperation, built on mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and expanding economic and educational ties. How can Bulgaria help strengthen connections between Europe and Asia in trade, culture and education?
In this episode of Leaders Talk, CMG’s He Yanke sits down with Iliana Iotova, Bulgaria’s first female president, to discuss her remarkable journey from journalist to politician and the evolving relationship between Bulgaria and China. President Iotova shares her impressions of Beijing, highlights the importance of language learning in understanding different cultures, and explores Bulgaria’s potential role as a bridge between China, the Balkans and the European Union.
This episode delves into Bulgaria’s traditions, thriving educational initiatives, and how youth exchanges and cultural diplomacy shape the future. From the stories behind Bulgaria’s famed rose essential oil and Thracian gold to the country’s vision for sustainable development, the episode offers rare insights into the perspective of a leader committed to friendship, dialogue and global cooperation.

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