MEETING AT THE BURGAS REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION

11/11/2026

As a continuation of the ongoing cooperation and the signed Memorandum of Partnership between the Burgas Regional Administration, the National Union of Labor-Productive Cooperatives (NULPC), and the District Union of Labor-Productive Cooperatives (DULPC) – Burgas, a meeting was held at the Regional Administration building in the seaside city. The meeting involved Deputy Regional Governor Georgi Madzharov, NULPC Chairman Professor Vladislav Lazarov (Doctor of Sciences), DULPC – Burgas Chairman Georgi Zhelev, "Metalurgia" Cooperative (Sofia) Chairman Georgi Milchev, and "Chernomorka" Cooperative (Burgas) Chairwoman Antoanela Ilieva.
During the meeting, Deputy Regional Governor Georgi Madzharov discussed new dimensions of the interaction between the Burgas Regional Administration and the labor-productive cooperatives. Professor Vladislav Lazarov outlined the development of the NULPC’s strategic partnership with both central and local authorities. Representatives of the local cooperatives shared the challenges currently facing their organizations.
The participants reached a consensus that new opportunities exist for the development of the social and solidarity economy in the Burgas region—opportunities that should be actively pursued.