President of Bulgaria expects Japanese investment in IT field February 6 17:30
The UK has withdrawn from the European Union and some companies in various countries are considering relocating from the UK. In response, President Radev of Bulgaria in Eastern Europe told NHK in a solo interview that he emphasized that Bulgaria would be a new base in the IT field and expressed expectations for Japanese investment.
Bulgaria in Eastern Europe is focusing on IT education, and has a growing interest in IT-related human resources and inexpensive labor in recent years.
On the 5th, Japanese-affiliated companies have set up a new business association and exchanged opinions with President Radev and economic ministers at the presidential office of the capital Sofia.
Following this, President Radev told NHK in a solo interview that the UK had left the EU: "It's a loss for the EU, but a new opportunity for Bulgaria. We want to make the most of it. Many foreign companies are looking for a stable environment. Bulgaria has its base. "He emphasized that there are great benefits for foreign companies in entering Bulgaria.
President Radev said, "Bulgaria is a leader in IT in Eastern Europe. Bulgaria's high-tech industry can be developed, added value, and created new business models by investing in Japan." He expressed his expectations for Japanese investment in the field.