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Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev voices condolences over the death of former Greek President Karolos Papoulias

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The Bulgarian head of state Rumen Radev has expressed his condolences on the death of the former Greek President Karolos Papoulias. 

"For us, he will leave the memory of a great friend of Bulgaria, who laid the foundations of modern Bulgarian-Greek relations in a difficult period of development of our neighbouring and friendly countries," Rumen Radev wrote. He also highlighted the great diplomatic abilities of Karolos Papoulias who left a bright mark in international circles.



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