Vladimir Putin and Boyko Borissov exchanged greetings on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of the liberation of Bulgaria as a result of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. They emphasised that this historic event is of special significance for consolidating friendship, mutual respect and spiritual kinship between the peoples of the two countries.
The discussion covered promising areas of Russian-Bulgarian cooperation, including the energy field.
The leaders agreed to continue contacts at various levels.