Jakarta, Sept. 14 -- Indonesia and Bulgaria are seeking to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties, positioning Bulgaria as a strategic gateway for Indonesian goods entering the broader European Union market.

The commitment was reaffirmed during a bilateral meeting between Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso and Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry Alexander Poulev in Jakarta on Monday.

Highlighting the 70-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Bulgaria, Budi expressed optimism that the bilateral talks would accelerate economic growth for both countries.

"Both countries are committed to continuously strengthening cooperation in trade and investment. We hope t...