Bulgarians need a higher dose of self-confidence to ensure the prosperity of their country, according to PM Boyko Borisov.

"If Bulgarians don't like themselves, if they are timid and indecisive, no one will take any interest in them, especially in the crisis that has grappled Europe," said the Bulgarian PM Sunday.

"It is necessary that Bulgaria actively participates as much and as frequently as it can on the global stage, so that it is noticed as a country that is progressing to prosperity," added Borisov.

Sunday the Bulgarian PM was present at the launch of the repaired road between Dobrich and General Toshevo at the border with Romania.

Apart from those words of advice, Borisov expressed at the ceremony his firm belief that given the recent direction it has taken, Bulgaria is treading firmly on the way to flourishing.