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These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Bulgaria
U.S.-Bulgaria Relations
The United States established diplomatic relations with Bulgaria in 1903. Bulgarian national Asen Kermekchiev (later Ace Kermek) was the first American Consular Agent in Bulgaria. A businessman, physician, and journalist, Kermekchiev served the United States Government even while working as a field doctor for Bulgaria in the First Balkan War and was praised for protecting American lives and
U.S. Assistance to Bulgaria
The United States supported Bulgaria’s political and economic development from the early 1990s to Bulgaria’s accession to the EU in 2007. During this transformative period, USAID invested more than $700 million towards development of Bulgaria’s energy sector, banking and financial institutions, and civil society.
Bilateral Economic Relations
Bulgaria is a member of the European Union. Upon its accession to the EU, the country adopted regulations and standards that conform to EU norms. U.S. companies conduct business in Bulgaria across the major industry sectors, especially in information and communication technology. The United States and Bulgaria have treaties on avoidance of double taxation and bilateral investment.
Integrated Country Strategies
The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.
Investment Climate Statements
The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.
Fiscal Transparency Report
The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.
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Highlights
September 19, 2023
120 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between the United States and Bulgaria