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Prime Minister Galab Donevwas born in 1967 in Sofia. He graduated from the 35th Russian Language School in Sofia. met with World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili, the government news service said.

Mr. Pololikashvili is in Bulgaria on the occasion of the 68th Meeting of the Regional Commission "Europe" of UNWTO, which is held in Sofia from today to June 2. For the second time our country hosts the prestigious event, which contributes to the promotion of the image of Bulgaria as a tourist destination.

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At the meeting, Prime Minister Galab Donevwas born in 1967 in Sofia. He graduated from the 35th Russian Language School in Sofia. and SOT Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili discussed Bulgaria's priorities for tourism development. Prime Minister Donev stressed that one of the important goals of the government is the restoration and return of tourism to the path of growth and competitiveness. In this regard, the two interlocutors noted that according to WTO data, Bulgaria is among the best recovering destinations in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the pre-pandemic 2019 in terms of the number of tourist visits – with a growth of 27%. WTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili emphasized Bulgaria's potential for tourism development in both traditional and new areas.

Prime Minister Galab Donevwas born in 1967 in Sofia. He graduated from the 35th Russian Language School in Sofia. He also said that Bulgaria shares the UNWTO's vision for tourism as an engine of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and the promotion of competitive tourism policies. The Prime Minister confirmed that our country is a convinced defender of the role of tourism as a tool for strengthening peace and development in the context of unprecedented global challenges.

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