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Bulgaria and Greece sign 3 agreements

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At a joint meeting of the Greek and Bulgarian governments in Alexandroupolis, agreements in the spheres of transport, investments and tourism have been signed. Cross-border railway transport is going to facilitated as a step towards full integration in the Trans-European Network (TEN-T).

The neighboring countries will also be working together in the organization of joint tourist events. A Memorandum on co-operation in investments and mutual assistance in applying for common European projects has also been signed. Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has thanked for the co-operation in combating illegal immigration. He has called on the military to start thinking about joint air policing and said Bulgaria was ready to be of help to Greece in settling disputes with Turkey.




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