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The economic and industrial development of Vidin region was discussed as a priority in Vidin

30.01.2024

On this occasion, the Regional governor Ivo Atanasov met yesterday afternoon with the Minister of economy and industry Bogdan Bogdanov and with the manager of "National company industrial zones" Ltd. Konstantin Palaveev. The working visit included a visit to "Industrial zone", for which a project prepared by NCIZ and financed under the PRR in the amount of 25,000,000 BGN for the construction of a treatment plant, internal infrastructure, replacement of the water supply system, etc., is in the process of development. Another project for energy efficiency that covers the administration building, renovation of some of the halls and parking, as well as the construction of two stations for electric cars.

"Today, You and I, as representatives of the government, will give Vidin and the region another chance to develop, by giving the citizens what they deserve," added Mr. Atanasov and expressed the readiness of the state administration for constructive dialogue, support and cooperation with the institutions in the name of the transformation of the Industrial zone in Vidin into an intermodal hub. The Regional governor appreciated the care of the government and defined the meeting as a hope for the people of Vidin. He recalled that more than two years ago, as a member of parliament and deputy chairman of the economy committee, when he raised the question of an Industrial park in Vidin, the idea was not accepted by everyone on whom the implementation depended. “I work quietly and am persistent enough to see things through. I am glad that my efforts as a representative and Regional governor are yielding results", said Ivo Atanasov on the occasion of the priority financing of the Industrial пark in Vidin. Mr. Atanasov also expressed his satisfaction with the fact that the geographic location of the region has the potential to contribute to attracting investor interest, as well as providing jobs. Of key importance for this is the completion of the highway to the town of Vidin, which will lead to a working industry and connect the city with western european countries, the Regional governor was also categorical.

Today, the tour of Minister Bogdanov and Mr. Atanasov continued at the production base of "LB Bulgaricum", where the problems of the company at the local level were discussed and working mechanisms for modernization of production, expansion of the product range and capacity were discussed. The possibility of dual education in a food industry class, to be financed by the state milk processing enterprise, was also commented on.

Later in the day at a meeting in the municipal administration, the representatives of the ministry, the state and local authority in Vidin were unanimous that they will work for the economic rise of the region by attracting potential key investors.

The Regional governor Ivo Atanasov states that he will assist all municipalities in Vidin region and emphasizes that he will demand of them to spend public resources legally.



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