Investment and cooperation opportunities were discussed with a business delegation from Hebei Province, China
On September 23, 2026, the China-Bulgaria Industrial Partnership Meeting 2026 was held in Sofia, organized with the aim of opening up new opportunities for economic, technological and investment cooperation.. The forum brought together representatives of state institutions, industry organizations and businesses from Bulgaria and China.. The Ruse delegation was represented at the event by the Mayor of Ruse Municipality Pencho Milkov, the Executive Director of the Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) Mr. Milen Dobrev and the Deputy Chairman of the Chamber's Management Board Eng. Valeri Andreev..
Focus on new energy, energy storage and industrial innovation
The Chinese delegation was represented by the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Hebei Province – one of the leading industrial regions in Asia.. The meeting featured presentations from six key companies with strong international positions, operating in the fields of renewable energy, charging infrastructure, energy storage systems and new materials..
Among the companies represented were the world leader in photovoltaic technologies JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd., specializing in uninterruptible power systems and equipment for electric vehicles SICON Chat Union Electric Co., Ltd., as well as innovative high-tech enterprises Sunfly Holdings Co., Ltd., Cangzhou Qizhi Electric Power Technology Co., Ltd., Hebei Yaoxun New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Hebei Jinzhuyou Plastic Technology Co., Ltd.
The city of Cangzhou was also presented during the forum - an important industrial, logistics and port hub in Hebei Province, located on the Bohai Sea.. The city hosts the China-CEE Specialized SME Cooperation Zone, which functions as a platform for trade exchange, technology transfer and industrial cooperation..
Presentation of the potential of Ruse and the role of RTIK for future investments
In his presentation, the Mayor of Ruse Pencho Milkov presented the economic, technological and educational potential of the city, emphasizing the established industrial traditions, the strategic location of the Danube River and the key role of the Angel Kanchev University of Ruse as an engine for innovation and human resources.. He invited the Chinese participants to visit the region to learn firsthand about the opportunities for developing long-term investment and trade partnerships..
The participation of the management of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the person of the Executive Director Mr. Milen Dobrev and the Deputy Chairman of the Board Eng. Valeri Andreev reaffirmed the Chamber's commitment to supporting regional business by creating direct B2B contacts and institutional assistance.. RCCI expressed its readiness to provide subsequent support to companies from the Ruse region if they show interest in technology transfer, joint production and investment initiatives in the field of the green economy.. The development of such international contacts is essential for the positioning of Northern Bulgaria as an attractive destination for sustainable economic development..
