Georgi Parvanov
Georgi Parvanov
Georgi Sedefchov Parvanovis a Bulgarian historian and politician who was President of Bulgaria from 2002 to 2012. He was elected after defeating the incumbent Petar Stoyanov in the second round of the November 2001 presidential election, and he took office on 22 January 2002. He was reelected in a landslide victory in 2006, becoming the first Bulgarian president to serve two terms. Parvanov was a supporter of Bulgaria's membership in NATO and the European Union...
NationalityBulgarian
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth28 June 1957
CountryBulgaria
It's true we have not done all we could, ... But we Socialists have a new team now and we are the party of reform.
We are aware that in 2005 our efforts to preserve the stability and prestige of the Republic of Bulgaria in the area of foreign policy, and our efforts to attain fully our strategic goals will be mostly contingent upon the way we address our domestic priorities.
I believe that the capital of the Republic of Albania is a suitable venue for discussing the dialogue among religions and civilizations, notably in the countries of South East Europe, because we are well familiar with this country's track record of religious tolerance.
This border crossing is a symbol of the dynamic development of Greek-Bulgarian relations and shows that we are prepared to go through mountains to tread the paths of friendship.
Some (EU member) states ... are getting reserved (when it comes to) enlargement. I hope these countries will understand that delaying our entry will not solve the problems of the union.
People are de-motivated because every day their lives are getting worse and worse ... Low turnout shows a collapse in people's trust in the state, in its ability to protect citizens.
I think it is also extremely important to revive Bulgaria's relations with Russia, Ukraine and other strategic partners.
A two-speed Europe will not be a strong Europe. The idea of making decisions and policies in a narrow circle, disregarding smaller EU members, will make it hard to engage them to commit to a common policy, which will weaken the union.
I will work for Bulgaria's strategic choice - Bulgaria's membership in the European Union and NATO. I think it is also extremely important to revive Bulgaria's relations with Russia, Ukraine and other strategic partners.
I will be a president of all Bulgarians, irrespective of their ethnicity, religion or political affiliations.
I am pleased with the progress being made,