Partnership. The joint accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the
Schengen free movement area is one of the main topics on the agenda of the
visit that President Klaus Iohannis is making, today, to Sofia, where he meets
with his counterpart Rumen Radev. The two will also address issues related to
combating illegal migration and a more effective protection of the external
borders of the European Union. The central point of Klaus Iohannis visit to
Sofia is, however, raising the
Romanian-Bulgarian relationship to the level of Strategic Partnership. Klaus
Iohannis and Rumen Radev will sign a joint Declaration in this regard. The
document provides, among other things, boosting political dialogue and economic
exchanges, promoting projects for the development of the Danube region, ensuring
energy security and the promotion of green energy. The declaration also refers
to cooperation in the field of European affairs, as well in defense and
security, in the context of the diffi