Pompeo had a telephone conversation with the Bulgarian Prime Minister

This was announced by State Department spokesman Morgan Ortagus on her Twitter.

Today @SecPompeo spoke with Bulgarian Prime Minister Borissov. #Bulgaria is an important NATO ally and we reaffirmed our commitment to enhance the long-term US-Bulgaria strategic relationship. https://t.co/GuRp5pPMfTpic.twitter.com/VKKwaScNHo

It is noted that another topic of conversation was the importance of diversification in the energy sector.

It is also reported that Pompeo welcomed Bulgaria’s recent purchase of eight F-16 fighter jets.

On December 15, 2018, US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan during a meeting with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zakharieva announced the need for Sofia to increase energy security