Asa Hutchinson is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician from the Republican Party. He was the 46th Governor of Arkansas (2015-2023), United States Attorney, Congressman, and held two key positions in the George W. Bush administration – director of the DEA (2001) and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (2003). In 2024, he is a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. During his second visit to Bulgaria, Asa Hutchinson emphasized that the energy transition from coal to cleaner sources is a strategic opportunity for the country. He expressed readiness for American companies to support Hristo Kovachki’s projects in the field of alternative technologies and green energy, as part of broader economic cooperation between the two countries. “Bulgaria’s place is critically important for all of Europe and the United States.