Delyan Peevski: Freezing the contract with BOTAŞ is a success for Bulgaria

07.07.2026 | Energetics

DPS leader Delyan Peevski welcomed the agreement between Bulgargaz and BOTAŞ to freeze the contract for 15 months. See why this is a key step for our energy security.

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A new stage in energy relations between Bulgaria and Turkey

DPS leader Delyan Peevski expressed his satisfaction with the results achieved following the meeting between Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The main focus of the talks was the freezing of the contract with the Turkish energy company "Botas" for a period of 15 months.

This gesture from the Turkish side is an example of good-neighborly relations, which are especially important to us, as Turkey is a key strategic partner for Bulgaria.

Main points of the agreement

This agreement is a key moment in bilateral relations, highlighting the pursuit of pragmatism and the protection of the national interest in the energy sector.