Bulgarian FM, PM Await Visit of Ukrainian FM

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin is to arrive on an official visit to Bulgaria on Monday at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart Daniel Mitov.

Mitov and Klimkin are to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, including the conditions of Bulgarians residing in the country and the efforts of the international community to deescalate the conflict.

During their meeting the two diplomats are also to review the reforms in Ukraine and Bulgaria's support for them.

At an official ceremony in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bulgarian Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov is to return to Klimkin two icons, which had been illegally exported from Ukraine.

During his visit, Klimkin is also to meet with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and Speaker of Parliament Tsetska Tsacheva.