`Mindful of the convincing proof provided that the September 11 terrorist attacks against the US were perpetrated and directed from abroad, the Government of Bulgaria expresses its full support and joins the October 4 North Atlantic Council decision to apply Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty,` Bulgarian government says in a special declaration.

`Implementing the position which has already been expressed by the Government and Parliament, viz. that Bulgaria will cooperate as a de facto ally of the US and the NATO countries in the measures against world terrorism and will adhere to the
commitments arising from the North Atlantic Treaty, including Article 5, we declare that, if necessary and in accordance with its national capabilities and legislation, Bulgaria is ready to participate in the application of the appropriate measures contained in the decision,` the declaration says.

`Bulgaria particularly appreciates the determination and commitment of the North Atlantic Council to provide provide, individually or collectively, as appropriate and according to their capabilities, assistance to Allies and other states which are or may be subject to increased terrorist threats as a result of their support for the campaign against terrorism. We regard this as an expression of principled mutual solidarity and relations between de facto allies on the basis of the shared values to which Bulgaria categorically adheres,` the declaration says.