British News Agency

Bulgarian Prime Minister Radev made a statement on his social media account following the return of Tsar Samuil's remains from Greece to Bulgaria.

Radev described the return of Tsar Samuil's remains as a "historic step," saying it strengthened the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Greece and trust between the two peoples. Radev also thanked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for the "wisdom and courage" that made the process possible.

Tsar Samuil's remains were handed over by Greece to Bulgaria on October 3 at a ceremony held at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki. The remains were then transported to Sofia by military transport aircraft.

Under the agreement between the two countries, Bulgaria also agreed to return 48 religious artifacts to Greece.