Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and Israel discuss measures against the coronavirus

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the government press office said on March 6.

In a conversation held at the request of the Israeli Prime Minister, Netanyahu noted that he was seeking contact with the leaders of all close countries regarding the situation with the spread of COVID-19.

PM Borissov stressed that the problem is affecting many countries and therefore it is of the utmost importance that actions to tackle the disease be coordinated.

"Different countries have their own experience and knowledge, so if we join forces and share effective measures, we will be able to cope with the disease even better," Borissov told Netanyahu.

Israeli PM offered his Bulgarian counterpart a video conference on Sunday, which in addition to the two government leaders, will include the Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Cypriot President Nikos Anastasiadis, Greek Prime Minister Kiryakos Mitsotakir and Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban and others.

During the conversation, PM Minister Borissov said that the medical authorities in Bulgaria are implementing all necessary and proven measures against the disease.