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President Rumen Radev discussed the security challenges in the region with US Permanent Representative to NATO, Julianne Smith, during a meeting in Sofia today. The complicated security environment following Russia Federation's war against Ukraine and the hostilities between Hamas and Israel, the military crisis in the South Caucasus, as well as the escalation of tensions in the Western Balkans were the focus of the talks. US Ambassador to Bulgaria Kenneth Merten also participated in the meeting.

 

The Head of State underlined the role of economic, transport and energy connectivity in our region as a key factor in strengthening stability and security and addressing the consequences of disrupted supply chains due to military crises. The strategic partnership between Bulgaria and the United States in defence, security, industrial cooperation and technology transfer, including in the process of modernisation of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, was also discussed. 

 

The life of the Cyrillic alphabet continues in the digital age, as long as we are its guardians, the head of state pointed out at the closing session of the third International Cyrillic Forum

President Iliana Iotova welcomed the guests at the concert of the Svetoglas Quartet, which took place at the Museum of Christian Art, located in the crypt of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Our mission is to make the voice of ancient Slavic culture, Bulgarian studies and the Bulgarian language heard louder in the world, says the head of state at the International Forum on the Cyrillic Alphabet "Spiritual Heritage in the Digital Age", organized on her initiative

In her greeting, the head of state highlighted the professional experience and fruitful work of Ambassador Meyer in Bulgaria, and in her words, his efforts have encouraged cultural and educational ties between the two peoples