Saudi and Bulgarian interior ministers hold official talks in Sofia

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev held an official meeting today in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia.

Prince Abdulaziz stated that the talks were held under the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with the aim of enhancing security cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Bulgaria.

The session reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to strengthen security cooperation and coordination between the two interior ministries, in addition to discussing several issues of mutual interest.

Both sides agreed on the importance of advancing cooperation in security fields, including combating crime and tracking offenders, countering drug trafficking and money laundering networks, and fighting terrorism and extremism. They also emphasized the need to boost the exchange of expertise and develop the skills of specialists.

Attending the meeting from the Saudi side were Prince Dr. Bandar bin Abdullah bin Mashari, Major General Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Arowan, Engineer Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Rabeeah, Ahmed bin Suleiman Al-Issa, and Major General Firas bin Saleh Al-Saleh. Several Bulgarian officials were also present.