The geographical structure of Bulgaria’s external debt has changed significantly since 2002, the Bulgarian National Bank announced. In the past, most government bonds were owned by American pension funds. Now, 80% of the bonds are owned by European banks and pension funds. About 16% of the government bonds are bought by Bulgarian investors.
Over 80% of Bulgaria’s external debt is in Euros, 8% is in US dollars and the rest is in Bulgaria Leva and other currencies. Bulgaria enjoys significant interest among investors and pays interest rates typical of a rich country. Most new loans are borrowed to refinance old debts and net debt is not growing, which is one of the conditions for Eurozone membership, the Bulgarian National Bank further notes.
Bulgaria is among the most dynamic and promising economies in Southeastern Europe, said Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. He participated in a luncheon roundtable discussion in New York organized by the Delphi Economic Forum and the Business Council..
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Bulgaria has the opportunity to reap the full benefits of eurozone membership , but this will require stronger fiscal discipline, effective management of transition risks, and accelerated structural reforms , the International Monetary Fund (IMF)..
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