BCCI received Certificate for support and assistance to the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU

At an official ceremony, BCCI received recognition from the Ministry for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2018, for the provided support and assistance during the preparation and holding of the first Bulgarian EU Presidency. The Certificate was presented by the Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2018, Lilyana Pavlova. "I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the cooperation, support and commitment over the past six months during which Bulgaria was presiding over the EU Council. This engagement has made a significant contribution to our country being identified as a reliable partner, an active participant and active mediator on the European scene," Minister Pavlova said during the opening ceremony.

The Secretary General of BCCI Vasil Todorov received the Certificate from the Minister and thanked on behalf of the Chamber for the excellent cooperation with the strong and successful team of the Ministry for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2018. He expressed hope that the work on such national causes would continue with the same enthusiasm.

Within the framework of the Bulgarian Presidency, BCCI initiated and carried out in Sofia, for the first time outside Brussels, a meeting of the European Parliament of Enterprises. In addition, BCCI representatives participated in numerous meetings, conferences, forums and other events related to the Presidency.

Minister Pavlova thanked 18 non-governmental organizations, including the nationally representative employers’ organizations, sectorial organizations, joint chambers, as well as 48 companies that contributed to the worthy performance of Bulgaria during its first Presidency of the Council of the EU.