Bulgaria seeks to renegotiate gas deal with Turkey's Botas

Bulgaria's new energy minister, Ivaylo Petrova, has expressed hope that the country can renegotiate a gas supply agreement with Turkey's state-owned company Botas. The current deal, signed by a caretaker government under former President Rumen Radev, has been a point of contention for the new administration.

Petrova stated in an interview with Bulgarian National Television (BNT) that she believes a renegotiation is possible and necessary. The specifics of the original agreement, which was established to secure gas supplies, are now under review by the current government, which aims to secure more favorable terms for Bulgaria.

While the details of the potential renegotiation were not fully disclosed, Petrova's comments signal a proactive approach by the new government to address energy security and potentially reduce costs associated with gas imports. The focus is on revising the terms of the contract to better align with Bulgaria's current energy strategy and economic interests.