British News Agency

According to a statement from the Bulgarian Presidency, President Rumen Radev commented on his meeting with representatives of the Japanese food company Meiji.

According to the statement, Radev announced that the research and development laboratory to be established through a partnership between the state-owned LB Bulgaricum and Japan-based Meiji will be completed by the end of the year. He said the project would contribute to scientific, technological, and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Radev stated that Bulgaria aims to further strengthen its relations with Japan, adding that Meiji's activities play a strategic role in promoting Bulgarian culture across Asia.

It was also emphasized that the scientific research on functional foods and probiotics to be carried out within the joint laboratory will further reinforce the partnership between the two countries.

Speaking at the meeting, Meiji President Bunjiro Yao stressed that the partnership would create new opportunities for both sides and said they aim to bring Bulgarian yogurt not only to Japan but also to other Asian markets.