# Dodon: Bulgarians voted for national interests by electing Iotova

https://mins.news/en/item/125448

- TASS, 2026-11-02 12:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2211933

> Igor Dodon, Moldova’s former president and leader of the Socialist Party, said Bulgarians made a firm choice to defend national interests, sovereignty and traditional values by electing Iliana Iotova. He said he expects her victory to strengthen cooperation between Moldova and Bulgaria.

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