Turkey's Minister of Interior, Süleyman Soylu, is on a visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, Boyko Rashkov, the Ministry of Interior said on June 7.
The meeting discussed topical issues of bilateral relations in the area of internal affairs and security.
Both sides expressed appreciation for the constructive political dialogue and partnership between Bulgaria and Turkey. They stressed the key importance of cooperation and exchange of experience in tackling common challenges, including illegal migration and countering cross-border organised crime.
In this context, cooperation in the field of border security was discussed, taking into account the need for flexible solutions and the importance of direct contacts. The key importance of trust and professionalism in bilateral relations was underlined.
The Ministers expressed their readiness to continue the regular dialogue at all levels and to broaden and deepen it, including in new areas of mutual interest.
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