Consultations between Director General for European Affairs, Yordan Parvanov, and Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, Amer Kapetanovic, in the Context of Sofia’s CiO

PRESS RELEASE 15 September 2025

On 15 September 2025, consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between the Director General for European Affairs, Mr. Yordan Parvanov, and the Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, Mr. Amer Kapetanovic. The meeting took place within the framework of Sofia’s Chairmanship-in-Office of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP).

The discussions focused on the priorities of the Chairmanship and explored opportunities to further strengthen cooperation with the RCC.

Special emphasis was placed on the upcoming 30th anniversary of the establishment of SEECP, to be marked in 2026. The agenda also covered key regional initiatives, including the development of the Common Regional Market, the implementation of the “SEE 2030 Strategy,” and the advancement of the Mobility Agreements.

Both sides reaffirmed the vital importance of regional cooperation as a driver for a more integrated, sustainable, and connected South-East Europe.

PRESS RELEASE 15 September 2025