Wednesday, May 8 2019 12:07

ArmInfo. Bulgaria attaches great importance to the development and strengthening of bilateral defense cooperation with Armenia. The military attache at the Bulgarian  Embassy in Armenia, Lieutenant Colonel Yancho Komitov said this at a  reception in honor of the Bravery Day and the Bulgarian Army (St.  George's Day).

Having ascertained the existence of excellent relations between  Armenia and Bulgaria, not only in the defense, but also in all  spheres in general, the military attache, assured that Sofia  appreciates relations with Yerevan. "We consider Armenia our  important friend and partner," said Komitov.  At the same time, he  noted that the efforts of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense  in the  framework of bilateral cooperation and regional defense initiatives  are aimed at deepening cooperation with allies, developing contacts  with partners, further strengthening security and stability in  south-eastern Europe and deepening integration processes.

The military attache also reminded that this year Bulgaria celebrates  the 15th anniversary of NATO membership, which was preceded by a long  integration path. "NATO is first and foremost a political union of  democratic states with one goal - to preserve peace, security and  democracy. Bulgaria is a very valuable ally of NATO and is committed  to continuing to build on its role as a pillar of security and  stability in the Balkans and the Black Sea region, leading an open,  constructive and well thought-out policy and efforts to develop  modern defense capabilities. The strategic review of the defense of  the armed forces shows that the Bulgarian army is able to fulfil the  tasks entrusted with the constitution to ensure the sovereignty,  independence and territorial integrity of the country within the  framework of the collective defense of NATO and the EU Common  Security and Defense Policy, "the military attache said, concluding  that today the Bulgarian army successfully participates in various  peacekeeping operations under NATO and continues to contribute to the  maintenance of international peace and security.