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Bulgaria and Romania will build a third bridge over the Danube River

The Deputy Prime Ministers of both countries, Hristo Alexiev and Sorin Grindeanu
Photo: mtc.government.bg

Bulgaria and Romania agreed on a third bridge over the Danube River. The infrastructural facility will be built near Ruse-Gyurgevo border crossing. For this purpose, an agreement will be signed between the two countries. This was agreed upon by the Deputy Prime Ministers of both countries, Hristo Alexiev and Sorin Grindeanu, at a meeting in Bucharest. 

Alexiev and Grindianu were adamant that the construction of new bridges, the deepening of the Danube, ferry connectivity and improved border crossings should be seen as a common strategic priority.



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