HC Deb 04 March 1991 vol 187 c36W
Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what were the practical results of the recent visit of President Zhelev of Bulgaria to this country.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister told President Zhelev that we would extend the know-how fund to Bulgaria. Cultural and a cultural centres agreements were signed. President Zhelev also accepted a gift of pharmaceuticals from Her Majesty's Government. There will be a further announcement shortly.

Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on relations between the United Kingdom and Bulgaria.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

United Kingdom-Bulgarian relations have been raised to a new level by President Zhelev's highly successful visit. We were pleased to be able to show our support for reform in Bulgaria.

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