Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Year of Russia, President Vladimir Putin stressed that friendship has always been the defining feature of relations between the Russian and Bulgarian peoples.
The President of Russia is in Bulgaria on an official visit.
On his arrival in Sofia Vladimir Putin held a brief conversation with Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov.
See also
Speech at the Opening Ceremony of the Year of Russia in Bulgaria
January 17, 2008
Official Visit to Bulgaria
January 17 − 18, 2008