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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 Head of State participates in the Uzbek-Bulgarian Business Forum in Tashkent

The Head of State takes part in the Fourth Edition of the Tashkent International Investment Forum in Uzbekistan

The Head of State participates in the Kazakh-Bulgarian Business Forum in Astana

Head of State Rumen Radev is on an official visit to Astana at the invitation of his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev