Bulgaria plans to develop the Black Sea transport corridor, modernise connections with Romania and Turkey, and become more actively involved in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor).
This is outlined in the Programme for the Governance of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2026–2030.
“Bulgaria is not fully utilising the strategic potential of the Black Sea as part of European and Eurasian transport chains. The country’s active participation in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (the so-called Middle Corridor) will open up new prospects for the development of Bulgarian seaports and land connections with Turkey,” the programme states.
The document notes that the Middle Corridor is a secure route unaffected by sanctions, while key maritime transport hubs, including the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, are becoming risk zones.
“This makes it necessary to accelerate the modernisation of routes and infrastructure that form part of the Trans-European Transport Network, as well as the European transport corridors passing through Bulgaria: ‘Baltic Sea–Black Sea–Aegean Sea,’ ‘Western Balkans–Eastern Mediterranean,’ and ‘Rhine–Danube,’” the programme states.
A separate project envisages the creation of a Black Sea transport corridor, which will include the Black Sea motorway and transport links with Romania and Turkey.
The document emphasises that Bulgaria’s geographical location is its main geopolitical advantage, as routes connecting Europe and Asia pass through the country. The government plans to capitalise on this position to develop Bulgaria into an energy, digital, and transport hub of European significance.
