The cooperation of the two scientific organizations is a special emphasis in the signed bilateral document, which elevates relations between Bulgaria and Japan to a new strategic level.

“Our partnership with the Center for Computational Sciences of the University of Tsukuba opens up wide opportunities for knowledge exchange and joint research in the field of big data and smart technologies, which are key to the development of a sustainable and innovative society,” notes the Director of the GATE Institute, Prof. Silvia Ilieva, who, together with the leading researcher and climatologist Dr. Lidia Vitanova actively participated in the Bulgarian National Days at the Bulgarian Pavilion at the EXPO 2025 Osaka, as well as in the international dialogue related to the development of innovations, scientific exchange and joint efforts for a sustainable future.

“GATE Institute is committed to continuing its active role in strengthening these international ties and contributing to the development of the high-tech sector and strengthening Bulgaria’s place on the world scientific map,” notes Prof. Ilieva.

GATE Institute is also the only Bulgarian organization that will be represented for three days at the Bulgarian Pavilion at the EXPO 2025 Osaka. This will happen on June 14, August 30 and October 4, 2025, when GATE will demonstrate cutting-edge solutions, among which research addressing climate challenges and achieving urban sustainability through the use of the data-driven Digital Twin. Researchers from the institute are also preparing an “Academic Exhibition” with information panels and interactive visualizations, the aim of which is to demonstrate in an accessible and engaging way to the audience how each of us can also contribute to the development of science and innovation and their proximity and benefit to people.

Full text of the Joint Statement on the Establishment of the Strategic Partnership between Japan and the Republic of Bulgaria:  https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/100848628.pdf