Switzerland to grant EUR 54.1mn for projects in Bulgaria.

By bne IntelliNews March 16, 2011
Bulgarian minister responsible for EU funds utilisation Tomislav Donchev and Switzerland's ambassador in Bulgaria Beatrice Maser signed an agreement for financing projects in Bulgaria under a bilateral cooperation programme, the council of ministers informed on its website. Under the programme, Switzerland will provide BGN 105.8mn (EUR 54.1mn) in the next ten years. Four priority areas have been identified: security, stability and support to the reforms; environment and infrastructure; private sector enhancement; and human resources development and social activities.

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