Deputy Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel, Minister of Justice Atanas Slavov and Minister of Innovation and Growth Milena Stoycheva met with members of the Bulgarian diaspora in the United States at the Bulgarian Embassy in Washington. ''I would like to stress that just 4 months after the formation of this government there will be a second session of the Strategic Dialogue between Bulgaria and the United States'', Mariya Gabriel said.

 In her words, the bilateral dialogue is aimed at taking concrete steps to strengthen the strategic partnership in key areas such as judicial reform, the rule of law and fight against corruption, effective countering of disinformation, cooperation in the fields of defense, economy and energy. Mariya Gabriel urged the attendees to get involved in policy-making and decision-making, stressing that she relied on their experience, ideas and critical thinking.

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