"We love the Bulgarian language, culture and literature," students enrolled in Bulgarian language and culture at the University of Bologna welcomed Vice President Iliana Iotova with these words. 

Their lecturer prof. Alexander Panov noted that they had great interest in Bulgaria and participated in various exchange programs.

"You are the most sincere and the best ambassadors of Bulgaria not only in Italy, but all over the world," Iliana Iotova addressed the students.

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She also met with the Vice Rector for International relations Raffaella Campaner. They discussed the cooperation of Bologna University with Bulgarian universities and the exchange of students and lecturers. They also talked about the opportunities for more young people to learn Bulgarian language, culture, literature and history.