NATO will Deploy Patriot Air Defense Systems in Ukraine
NATO has announced plans to send Patriot air defense systems to the embattled nation
President Rosen Plevneliev and a number of ministers from the interim government have attended the opening ceremony of a crisis management centre of the Alliance in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.
Plevneliev, who opened the new facility in person, said the new Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE) is important to Bulgaria in the light of the conflicts in Ukraine and the MENA region.
"These crises destabilize the foundations of democracy. The center will work as part of the Competence Centers within the Alliance," the Bulgarian National Radio quoted the head of state as saying.
Plevneliev asserted Bulgaria was "a leading nation" in the CMDR's construction.
"We will always be weak when we are isolated and strong when integrated in the dignified family of democratic states," he added.
The center will explore NATO's capabilities and provide expert analyses to local and central government institutions. Its fields of expertise include capacity building, boosting interoperability and promoting training of commanders and leaders from NATO member states and partners.
Greece and Poland have also contributed to the project, which was reportedly on the brink of failing, since Brussels sources suggested it could be denied accreditation.
The event was also attended by Defense Minister Velizar Shalamanov, Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov, Environment Minister Svetlana Zhekova and Chief of Defense Vice-Admiral Rumen Nikolov.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
Tensions in the Black Sea region have escalated, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as NATO announces plans to bolster its military presence, with a new base set to be established in Bulgaria
In a significant move towards bolstering security in the Black Sea region, the Turkish Parliament has ratified a memorandum paving the way for the establishment of a Mine Countermeasures Naval Group
Amidst escalating tensions in the Black Sea region, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a message of solidarity to allies, emphasizing the unwavering support of the United States
Following Iran's drone attack on Israel, Bulgaria's government has reassured its citizens that there is currently no immediate threat to national security
Amidst discussions in the Bulgarian parliament, Acting Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov has announced plans for a significant boost in military spending, aiming for it to reach 2.5% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP)
Amid growing concerns over security in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine, Bulgaria's Acting Minister of Defense, Atanas Zapryanov, has addressed the issue of conscription, stating that while it is being discussed, no political decision has been reached
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022