`The Bulgarian and the Italian armies may participate together in NATO operations, Gen. Ronaldo Moska Moskini, Head of the General Staff of the Italian defense told Gen. Miho Mihov, Head of the General Staff of the Bulgarian army, during his three-day visit to Bulgaria. The geographical position of Bulgaria and Italy in such conflict region is vital. That is why the cooperation between the armies of the two countries is so important in order to redress the peace and stability of Southeastern Europe. Moskini and Mihov highly appreciate the cooperation between the armies of the two countries. The bilateral plan for military cooperation includes 14 joint project in Italy and 14 in Bulgaria by the end of the year`, Mihov said.