Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Li Keqiang arrives in Sofia for 16+1 meeting

Li Keqiang
Photo: BGNES

The Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang is to take part in a wreathe-laying ceremony at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and pay a visit to the St. Sofia church, as part of his official welcoming ceremony to Sofia.

Today he will be welcomed at the airport by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov. During a business dinner, the two delegations will discuss the development of bilateral relations and additional ways to boost trade and economic cooperation. Tomorrow Boyko Borissov and  Li Keqiang will hold a one-to-one meeting.

Li Keqiang is coming to Sofia for the 7th 16+1 meeting of state and government leaders from Central and Eastern Europe and China. 




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Cold morning, sunshine expected during the day

Wednesday's minimum temperatures will be 1–6°C , with Sofia at 1°C. Some lowland areas may have reduced visibility in the morning. It will be mostly sunny during the day, with a light to moderate south-westerly wind. Maximum temperatures will reach..

published on 10/28/25 7:05 PM

Switzerland supports Bulgaria's migration policies with over 21 million Swiss Francs

Switzerland is providing financial assistance worth 21,350,000 Swiss Francs to support Bulgaria's migration policies. "As EU's external border we have the responsibility to prevent the entry of persons who may pose a security threat, and on the other..

published on 10/28/25 6:50 PM

Draft Budget Signals Lower Minimum Wage but Higher Pension Contributions

Bulgaria’s draft social security budget indicates that the minimum wage from 1 January 2026 will be lower than the level set out in the Labour Code , BNR “Horizont” reports. According to sources, the minimum wage will be €605 rather than €620 (BGN..

published on 10/28/25 4:48 PM