Swiss-Bulgarian Research Programme Launched

Sofia, 1 August 2023

Ambassador Raymund Furrer, Bulgarian Minister of Finance Assen Vassilev and Minister of Education and Science Prof. Galin Tsokov signed today the Agreement on the Swiss-Bulgarian Research Programme. This first operational agreement on the implementation of the second Swiss Contribution to selected EU member states reflects the importance of research cooperation for Switzerland and its European partners.

Swiss-Bulgarian Research Programme Launched  (PDF, 2 Pages, 692.8 kB)

Switzerland and Bulgaria will further strengthen partnerships in innovation, environmental protection and vocational education  

Press release Second Swiss Contribution (PDF, 3 Pages, 442.7 kB)

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