site.btaPM Radev, General Grynkewich Discuss Security Risks from Military Crises Near Europe

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, met here on Thursday to discuss the security risks arising from military crises in Europe's neighbourhood and the adaptation of armed forces modernization processes to contemporary challenges, the government press service reported. The meeting was also attended by Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov.

The agenda included enhancing the Bulgarian Armed Forces' interoperability within NATO, increasing technology transfer to Bulgaria as part of the modernization process, accelerating the deployment of drones and countermeasure systems, and making more effective use of the Alliance's and the European Union's financial instruments in the defence sector, including for expanding regional connectivity.

Radev highly commended the joint exercises and training sessions conducted by units of the Bulgarian Armed Forces with various NATO Member States, as well as the shared experience, expertise, and analyses that contribute to strengthening Bulgaria's defence capabilities as part of joint efforts to ensure security and stability in Southeast Europe.

The Bulgarian Armed Forces remain committed to fulfilling their Alliance obligations and implementing regional and NATO defence plans, said Eftimov after a meeting with Grynkewich on Wednesday.