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President Rumen Radev and Joel Barre, Chief executive of the Direction generale de l'Armement (DGA), discussed the opportunities for deepening cooperation between Bulgaria and France in the military-technical field and in defence and security. 

 

The two debated aspects of the new NATO strategic concept being prepared, in particular the strengthening of the Eastern flank of the Alliance. Radev and Barre reviewed the prospects for cooperation in the defence industry and the possibilities for joint exercises. They also touched on France's support for guaranteeing this country's air sovereignty and the potential for bilateral defence projects. 

 

Statement by Head of State Iliana Iotova

For projects aimed at improving connectivity between Bulgaria and Turkiye must be viewed as a whole, to be successful, and within the context of closer cooperation in Southeastern Europe. This will bolster both economic development and security in the region, whose strategic importance is growing. This was stated by President Iliana Iotova at a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who is on a formal visit to Bulgaria.

Albulena Haxhiu expressed her gratitude to President Iotova for Bulgaria’s support on Kosovo’s path toward membership in NATO and the European Union.

Iliana Iotova raised the issue of depopulation in the area along the Bulgarian-Serbian border and highlighted the need for investment to counter the adverse demographic trend.