Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Tuesday received a Bulgarian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov, highlighting the two countries’ longstanding political and cultural ties and calling for deeper economic cooperation. Welcoming the visit to Yerevan, Pashinyan said the high level of political and cultural relations between Armenia and Bulgaria should serve as a foundation for expanding trade and investment. He expressed hope that Zafirov’s trip would pave the way for more active efforts to strengthen economic partnerships. Emphasizing the centuries-old bonds between the two nations, he reaffirmed Bulgaria’s commitment to broadening trade and economic collaboration with Armenia. The Bulgarian deputy prime minister welcomed the August 8 declaration signed in Washington between Armenia and Azerbaijan, describing it as a positive step toward establishing lasting peace in the South Caucasus.