Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov conferred on Thursday with his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao, which he has described as the most important meeting on the sidelines of the 65th session of the UN General Assembly.
During the meeting, Wen said China and Bulgaria have traditional friendship, and that bilateral ties have weathered various tests and are now faced with new opportunities for development.
"Both sides should further expand contacts and communication at all levels, enhance mutual trust and consolidate the political basis of bilateral ties," Wen said, as cited by Xinhua agency.
China is ready to work with Bulgaria to promote a balanced and stable growth of bilateral trade, expand cross investment, and strengthen exchanges and communication in various fields including culture, education and tourism, Wen said.