Burgas regional governor Diko Dikov and French ambassador Marie Dumoulin discussed security for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, the future of St Kirik and Julita island, French investment and the port, the regional administration said today.

A French businessman plans to invest in electric mopeds under an all-Bulgarian brand. The project would create nearly 300 jobs for highly skilled Bulgarian engineers and specialists, and the regional administration is giving full support. Dikov says the mopeds will give a boost to technology and industry in the region.

The French ambassador to Bulgaria visited the regional administration, where Dikov and his deputies Veselin Anestiev and Georgi Madzharov received her. The meeting began with condolences to the families of those killed in the serious pile-up on the Trakia motorway, and a tribute to the victims.

Dikov presented the plan for public order and security during Eurovision 2027. He said state institutions are ready to work together to protect participants and guests. Security will cover the people at the event, as well as public order in Burgas and the region.

The two discussed making the island an international place for culture, art and science. Dumoulin promised full support and said the subject is especially close to her as a representative of the French state in Bulgaria.

They also discussed trade between the two countries, new French investment and upgrading ports in the region. The hosts recalled that Burgas Port was built with the help of French engineers.

The ambassador showed interest in Dikov's long-term plans for the region. He wants new university branches in Burgas so that young people stay and find jobs here. Black Sea and rural tourism should be offered as one complete product, not just as beds, he said, while festivals and a cultural calendar should extend the season. His other goals include clean energy projects and joint Bulgarian-French efforts to protect, study and present the region's heritage to the world.

For the Strandzha area, Dikov proposed a barrel factory with local workers, mostly from Malko Tarnovo municipality, small plants making car spare parts, and other production based on the area's resources. The idea is to bring border and mountain villages back to life and give people there steady work.

At the end, both sides confirmed they will continue talks and back joint projects between Burgas region and France.