This was discussed during a telephone conversation between Prime Ministers of the two countries, Vasile Tofan and Rumen Radev. The discussions focused on Moldova's European path, joint projects, and opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation. The head of the Moldovan government thanked Bulgaria for its continued support of Moldova's European integration process and for its willingness to share with our country the experience it has gained during its own EU accession process. Vasile Tofan also highlighted the role of the Bulgarian community in Moldova in developing relations between the two countries and reaffirmed the authorities' commitment to protecting its linguistic and cultural identity. Another topic of discussions was the local government reform currently underway in Moldova. Bulgarian Prime Minister praised the process of consolidating municipalities and expressed support for the efforts of the Moldovan authorities. Prime Ministers of Moldova and Bulgaria emphasized the potential for expanding trade and investment, as well as the importance of strengthening cooperation in the field of energy security. They discussed the implementation of joint projects and the exploitation of opportunities provided by the Vertical Gas Corridor—a strategic energy infrastructure project connecting Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine. // 06.08.2026 — InfoMarket.