<h1>India and Bulgaria Sign Protocol to Boost Trade in Food, Textiles, Pharma, and Tech Sectors.</h1> The 16th Session of the India-Bulgaria Joint Commission for Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation took place in Sofia, where a protocol was signed to enhance bilateral trade and cooperation. The agreement, signed by Indian and Bulgarian ministers, focuses on sectors like food, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and information technology. The Indian minister emphasized the potential for economic growth in India's rural areas and invited Bulgarian expertise in agriculture and post-harvest processing. Both countries aim to explore specific opportunities with set timelines for mutual benefit. The Indian minister also engaged in bilateral discussions with Bulgarian ministers of agriculture and transport.