Kang Yi Met with the Delegation of Bulgarian National Statistical Institute

On the morning of June 10, Kang Yi, Commissioner of the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS of China), met with Atanas Atanasov, the Commissioner of Bulgarian National Statistical Institute, and his delegation in Beijing.

Commissioner Kang Yi extended a warm welcome to Mr. Atanasov and his delegation. He highlighted that China and Bulgaria have cultivated a deep-rooted partnership, and the friendship between the two countries has grown stronger over time. The exchange between the statistical institutions of the two countries holds great significance as it helps foster mutual understanding, facilitates the sharing of information resources and promotes economic and social development. He further expressed his hope that the two institutions will strengthen communication and mutual learning, and deepen practical cooperation in the areas of common concern.

Mr. Atanasov sincerely expressed his appreciation for the warm reception extended by the NBS of China. He stated that, as partners within the global statistical system, the statistical institutions of both countries face common challenges and opportunities. He conveyed his hope to strengthen cooperation with the NBS of China to promote official statistics development jointly.

During the meeting, Commissioner Kang Yi and Mr. Atanasov presented an overview of their respective national government statistical frameworks and outlined the latest advancements in their efforts toward statistical modernization.