Baku: Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov has expressed his admiration for Azerbaijan and its President Ilham Aliyev for the high-level organization of the 13th Global Baku Forum. Speaking to journalists, Petkov emphasized the importance of the forum as a platform for exchanging ideas both within the region and with international colleagues.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Petkov highlighted the friendship between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan, noting the critical timing of the conference amid significant global challenges. He expressed optimism for the upcoming discussions, particularly on pressing security and energy issues that have been gaining importance. Petkov conveyed his hope that the forum would lead to valuable insights and the establishment of new and strong connections among participants.