Bulgarian Mission to Antarctica

Honoured to join today’s official ceremony for the Bulgarian Polar Research Expedition at the Port of Varna. This momentous Antarctic journey underscores the essential contributions of Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute to global climate research and WMO’s Cryosphere Ambitions.

As President of the World Meteorological Organization, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the entire team embarking on this expedition. I am especially grateful for the support extended to UAE’s National Center of Meteorology researchers, equipping them to contribute actively to polar research for the first time. The planned installation of NCM-UAE’s Weather and Seismic Stations at the Bulgarian base marks an exciting step forward in our shared commitment to monitoring the health of the Antarctic ecosystem.

Thank you to the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute for this impactful collaboration. We look forward to continued partnership in advancing polar and climate science.